Welcome to Lake Ozark ...
The city of Lake Ozark is primarily located in Camden County<1>. A portion of Lake Ozark extends into Miller County.
The location of Lake Ozark has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
A typical abbreviation for Lake Ozark: Lk. Ozark
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Lake Ozark has a population of 1,829 people<3> (see below for details).
Lake Ozark is 700 feet [213 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Lake Ozark lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Lake Ozark lies within the (573) area code.
The ZIP code for Lake Ozark: 65049<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Lake Ozark had an population of 1,829 people. This is an increase of 15.32% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 22.83% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Lake Ozark had a population of 1,586 people. This makes Lake Ozark the county's 2nd most populous community.
The population of Lake Ozark represents 0.03% of the population of Missouri (which has 5,988,927 people), making it the state's 272nd most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 1,586 people, the population of Lake Ozark increased 6.51% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 1,489 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Lake Ozark.
Communities Also Named Lake Ozark ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Missouri communities named Lake Ozark: This one is located in Camden County and the other is located in Miller County.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Lake Ozark.
Communities near Lake Ozark ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Lake Ozark.
- Eldon
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eldon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eldon
- Eldon is located in Miller County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,746 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eldon <6>
- Osage Beach
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Osage Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osage Beach
- Osage Beach is located in Camden County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,677 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Osage Beach <6>
- Camdenton
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camdenton
- Camdenton is located in Camden County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,144 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Camdenton <6>
- Versailles
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Versailles have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Versailles
- Versailles is located in Morgan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,478 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Versailles <6>
- Four Seasons
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Seasons
- Four Seasons is located in Camden County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,309 people
- Four Seasons has also been known as:
- Village of Four Seasons
- Laurie
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurie
- Laurie is located in Morgan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 980 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Laurie <6>
- Sunrise Beach
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunrise Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise Beach
- Sunrise Beach is located in Camden County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 587 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sunrise Beach <6>
- Linn Creek
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linn Creek
- Linn Creek is located in Camden County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 255 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Linn Creek <6>
- Tuscumbia
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuscumbia
- Tuscumbia is located in Miller County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 204 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tuscumbia <6>
- Barnett
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnett
- Barnett is located in Morgan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 204 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Barnett <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Lake Ozark. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Lake Ozark.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Lake Ozark. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Lake Ozark.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Lake Ozark. See our Newspapers Page for Lake Ozark.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Lake Ozark ...
Looking for more information about Lake Ozark? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Lake Ozark, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Lake Ozark.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Lake Ozark. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Missouri: https://www.mo.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Missouri's counties, including Camden, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Lake Ozark. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Lake Ozark - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Lake Ozark). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Lake Ozark or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |