About Ozark
Set in the southeastern part of Alabama, Ozark is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 14,368.
Officially, Ozark is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 34.11 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 421 residents per square mile.
📰 Ozark News Today
- 11 Best Towns In Alabama For Retirees WorldAtlas · Aug 18
- Justin Nichols Obituary Jun 8, 2026 fuquabankston.com · Jun 8
- Ms. Linda Gail Adkins Walker, age 73, of Echo, Alabama Rickey Stokes News · Aug 14
- 60 Minute Miracle - June 2026 - Ozark, Alabama WSFA · Jun 18
- William "Bill" D. Hollis Obituary Apr 13, 2026 wrightfuneralhomeandcrematory.com · Apr 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ozark Unique
- Positioned in southeastern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 14,368.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ozark
- Applebee's — american
- Andy’s Restaurant — american
- Buchanan's
- Difilipios — italian
- El Palacio — mexican
- Great Wall — chinese
- Lee's Chinese Buffet — chinese
- Loose Brick Coffee Co — coffee shop (café)
- Our Place Diner
- Pizza Hut — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Bell AH-1F Cobra · Attraction
- Bell UH-1D Huey · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ozark
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Ozark
- Bridge Academy
- Carroll High School
- Carroll High School Career Center
- D A Smith Middle School
- Eagle Academy
- Harry N Mixon Intermediate School
- Joseph W Lisenby Primary School
- Opportunity Academy
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Dale Medical Center · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeCity
Population (2024)14,368
Rank in state#53 of 463
Land area34.11 sq mi
Density421/sq mi
Coordinates31.4516, -85.6450