Lake Ozark 63 Average
Lake Ozark Livability #300 ranked city in Missouri#13,873 ranked city in the USARanks better than 52% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Lake Ozark

PROS
  • Crime

    This area is characterized by a crime rate, per 100,000 individuals, that falls well below the national average, indicating its potential as a very safe place to live.

  • Employment

    This area scores extremely well in the employment category. This is primarily due to the combination of low unemployment rates, higher median home income and income per capita.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Health & Safety

    Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.

  • Schools

    Factors such as lower than average graduation rates, lackluster reading and math scores and the limited accessibility of local elementary and high schools could contribute to the low schools score.

  • Ratings

    Polls and surveys done by AreaVibes among area residents did not yield positive feedback when it came to the walkability of amenities, safety, nearby parks and the overall sense of community.

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      Lake Ozark transportation information

      Statistic Lake Ozark Missouri National
      Average one way commute24min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work82.2%81.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool9.4%9.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.9%1.9%2.8%
      Working from home5.4%4.6%4.6%
      Source: The Lake Ozark, MO data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).