About Ozark
Ozark, AR is a small town located in western Arkansas, home to 3,601 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Ozark is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.93 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 454 residents per square mile.
📰 Ozark News Today
- Red Cross provides assistance to tornado victims in Ozark, Arkansas American Red Cross · Aug 14
- Between Branson And Memphis Is Arkansas' Cutesy Ozark Mountain City With A Walkable Antique-Filled Downtown islands.com · Aug 15
- 607 N 2nd St, Ozark, AR 72949 Realtor.com · Aug 10
- OPINION | GWEN FORD FAULKENBERRY: We must protect our most vulnerable - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Aug 6
- Lawrence Ford Obituary Mar 26, 2026 Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home · Mar 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ozark Unique
- Positioned in western Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ozark
- Pizza Hut — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Ozark Area Depot Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ozark
- Aux Arc Park reviews ★
- Citadel Bluff Park reviews ★
- County Fairgrounds reviews ★
- Eastside Park reviews ★
- Grays Spring Recreation Area reviews ★
- Ozark Soccer Complex reviews ★
- West City Park reviews ★
- West Side Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Ozark
- ELGIN B MILTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
- OZARK JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
- OZARK UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- PLEASANT VIEW CAMPUS SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Mercy Hospital Ozark · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,601
Rank in state#89 of 500
Land area7.93 sq mi
Density454/sq mi
Coordinates35.5019, -93.8484