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| City | Ozark |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Dale County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 31.459058 |
| Longitude | -85.640493 |
| Population | 14,368 |
| Density | 162.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 36360, 36361 |
| Area Code | 334 |
| County Seat | Ozark |
| School District | Ozark City School District |
Ozark occupies a landscape defined by the quiet endurance of inland plains and the subtle transition of fertile, red-clay earth. It lies 16.1 miles northeast of Enterprise, AL (from Enterprise, AL: bearing 52°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-northeast of Fort Rucker. The regional character remains tethered to the slow progression of the seasons, where the light at dusk settles heavily and gold across the fields. Klondike Creek winds through the immediate vicinity, providing a steady, rhythmic pulse to the drainage of the surrounding woodland. Beyond the immediate canopy, the terrain rises toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Walker Hill, which marks the horizon line far to the northwest. Residents often find solace in the proximity of Lake Tholocco, a body of water that mirrors the expansive, humid sky with a stillness that defies the urgency of modern travel.
Ozark emerged from the steady cultivation of the Alabama interior, growing outward from agricultural roots that favored the growth of peaches and pecans. The local economy has long balanced these agrarian traditions with the technical demands of contemporary industry and support for nearby military infrastructure. Work in the area reflects a pragmatic approach to the land, where the soil is treated as a primary resource that dictates the pace of the calendar. Small businesses and manufacturing efforts provide a structural backbone to the daily life of the residents, who maintain a connection to the cycles of production and harvest. This economic stability allows the community to preserve a measured tempo, valuing the labor that sustains the region over the fleeting trends of more urban environments.
Ozark fosters a cultural identity that is deeply observant of its regional heritage, often gathering at Eagle Stadium And Buddy Williams Field for communal events and local athletics. The atmosphere of the place is marked by a deliberate, quiet hospitality that prefers the exchange of pleasantries over the noise of larger centers. Notable figures such as the musician and songwriter Eddie Hinton once drew inspiration from the soulful, atmospheric depth of this corner of the state, reflecting a broader artistic tradition found in the Southern interior. Landmarks in the area serve as quiet anchors for memory, holding the weight of civil rights history and the evolving stories of families who have remained for generations. Public life centers on these shared spaces, where the humidity of the afternoon gives way to a lingering, peaceful evening that seems to suspend time itself.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ozark, Alabama. Coordinates: 31.459058, -85.640493. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Ozark includes the ZIP code (36360, 36361), telephone area code (334), county seat of Dale County (Ozark), and school district assignment (Ozark City School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |