Ozark County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$42,329
Per Capita Income
$29,824
Poverty Rate
21.7%
SNAP Recipients
16.8%
Gini Index
0.537
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K27.7%
$25K–$50K28.6%
$50K–$75K18.9%
$75K–$100K7.7%
$100K–$150K9.8%
$150K–$200K3.0%
$200K+4.3%
The median household income in Ozark County, MO is $42,329 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $29,824. 21.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.537 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).