Cost of living in Ozark County, MO
Population 8,773 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Ozark County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Ozark County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Ozark County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Ozark County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Ozark County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Ozark County
State and local tax rates for Missouri.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Ozark County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Ozark County
What it costs to live in Ozark County each month.
- Rent $646
- Energy $194
- Water $50
- Groceries $313
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $335
- State tax $108
- Rent $848
- Energy $233
- Water $60
- Groceries $519
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $379
- State tax $155
- Rent $1,022
- Energy $291
- Water $70
- Groceries $787
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $379
- State tax $155
Frequently asked questions about Ozark County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Ozark County?
In Ozark County, MO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $646 per month, a two-bedroom averages $848 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,022 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Ozark County?
In Ozark County, MO, the average household income is $42,329 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $30,556 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Ozark County?
The estimated cost of living in Ozark County, MO is approximately $2,446 per month for a single person, $3,478 for a couple, $5,774 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Ozark County?
The combined sales tax rate in Ozark County, MO is 8.29%, which includes the Missouri state rate of 4.22% plus an average local rate of 4.06%.
Is Ozark County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Ozark County, MO would need approximately $2,446 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $42,329 per year ($3,527 per month). Ozark County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Ozark County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Ozark County, MO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 16.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Ozark County?
The average home value in Ozark County, MO is $156,400, with average annual property taxes of $728, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Ozark County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP