Ozark Market Data, Sites, & Land
Ozark, Missouri, stands out as a strategic hub for business growth.
Located between Springfield and Branson, the city offers direct access to U.S. Highway 65, simplifying regional and national connections. A strong local workforce, a supportive business community, and a steadily expanding economic landscape make Ozark a prime location to establish or grow operations.
Ozark at a Glance
Explore Ozark’s Key Advantages
Discover the data that drives development in Ozark—population trends, workforce insights, infrastructure details, and more—followed by current sites, buildings, and land opportunities ready for investment.
Data sourced from 2023 reports and public datasets.
Population
2.3% 1-year growth
Median Age
1.21% 1-year increase
Median HH Income
4.11% 1-year growth
Median Home Value
6.76% 1-year growth
Working Population
2.15% 1-year growth
Poverty
12% 1-year increase
Ozark, MO — Employment by Industry
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Local Tax Snapshot
Ozark, MO — Sales & Use Tax (2025)
| Base combined sales tax | 8.35% |
|---|---|
| Breakdown | State 4.225% · County/ESD 1.75% · City 2.375%[1] |
| Special districts (examples) | Most CIDs/TDDs: 9.35%. Town & Country Village (CID+TDD): 10.35%.[2] |
| Use tax (delivered/remote) | Base 4.225% (state only). Some districts (e.g., Town & Country Village, Deerbrook) show total 5.225% due to a 1% local use tax.[2] |
Check an exact address/rate with the MO DOR sales/use portal (includes address lookup).
Ozark, MO — Property Tax
| Who bills/collects? | Christian County Collector. The City of Ozark does not bill or collect taxes.[3] |
|---|---|
| Due date | Tax statements mailed in November; due by Dec 31 (postmark rules apply).[4] |
| Assessment ratios (MO) | Residential 19% · Commercial 32% · Agricultural 12% of market value.[5] |
| Commercial real estate surtax | 0.34% of assessed value (countywide).[6] |
| City median (informational) | Effective rate ≈ 1.09%; median bill ≈ $1,665 on median value ≈ $159,100.[7] |
Christian County, MO — Countywide Tax Info
| Unincorporated base sales tax | 5.975% (State 4.225% + County/ESD 1.75%).[2] |
|---|---|
| Use tax (delivered/remote) | 4.225% (state only; no county local use tax).[2] |
| Domestic utilities | 0.25% (per DOR “Domestic Utility” column).[2] |
| County property-tax operations levy | None for general operations (county relies on sales tax).[8] |
| Who bills/collects property tax? | Christian County Collector (mailed Nov; due Dec 31).[4] |
| Assessment ratios (MO) | Res 19% · Comm 32% · Ag 12%.[5] |
| Commercial real estate surtax | 0.34% of assessed value (countywide).[6] |
Sources
- City of Ozark — “8.35% Sales Tax Breakdown” (2.375% city allocation). PDF | City FAQ confirms 8.35% and city share 2.375%: FAQ
- Missouri DOR — Sales & Use Tax Rate Tables, Jul–Sep 2025 (lists Ozark base 8.35%, CIDs/TDDs incl. Town & Country Village 10.35%, use-tax totals 5.225%, and unincorporated county rates). PDF (p. 77)
- City of Ozark — “Tax Information” (city does not bill/collect; property tax via county; businesses remit sales/hotel/motel to state). Link
- Christian County Collector — statements due upon receipt; delinquent after Dec 31 (site billing info). Link
- Missouri State Tax Commission — assessment ratios (Res 19%, Comm 32%, Ag 12%). Link
- Christian County Assessor — “Calculating Estimated Property Taxes” (commercial surtax 0.34%). PDF
- Ownwell — Ozark, MO property tax snapshot (median effective rate and bill/value). Link
- Christian County — Basic Financial Statements (FY 2023) noting no general-operations property-tax levy; sales tax funds operations. PDF
Also helpful: MO DOR sales/use portal & address lookup — Link.
Available Buildings & Land for Development
Available Buildings:
1551 W Skyline
For Lease:
Flexible Office/Warehouse Space | 1 space available | 7,000 SqFt
Location: Ozark
5512 W Farmer Branch Road
For Lease:
1,240 SF Inline Unit | Strong Medical Co-Tenancy | Near US-65
Location: Ozark
Willow Terrace Warehouse
For Lease:
Size: Industrial | Multiple | 2,500 sq. ft. – 22,500 sq. ft.
Location: Ozark
Available Land:
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