Ozark Alabama Map

About Ozark, Alabama

Ozark is a locality in Dale County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 14,327. The population density is 162.4 people per km². Ozark is located at 31.4591°N, 85.6405°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36360.

Ozark, Alabama, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle, rolling terrain characteristic of the southeastern Wiregrass region. It lies 16.1 miles north-east of Enterprise, AL (from Enterprise, AL: bearing 52°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-north-east of Fort Rucker. The land here breathes with a quiet resilience, its broad shoulders often cloaked in the rich greens of agricultural fields and the deeper, more somber tones of mixed pine and hardwood forests. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, benevolent shadows that stretch across the asphalt and the well-tended lawns, lending a softened, almost painterly quality to the everyday scenes. The air itself carries a subtle humidity, a constant companion that hints at the coming rain or the lingering warmth of a long summer day, imbuing the very atmosphere with a sense of languid continuity. The history of Ozark is inextricably linked to the fertile soil and the agricultural heart that has long sustained it. Cotton once reigned supreme, its white bolls a familiar sight across the countryside, though the local economy has diversified over the years, finding strength in manufacturing and a growing service sector. Evidence of its past can be seen in the sturdy, often brick-built structures that line the downtown streets, their facades whispering stories of generations who worked the land and built a life here. The nearby Pea River, a modest but vital waterway, has historically served as a source of sustenance and a conduit for commerce, its presence a constant, murmuring reminder of the natural forces that have always guided the destiny of Ozark.

About This Ozark Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Ozark, Alabama with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ozark and Dale County.

Detailed location data for Ozark includes the ZIP code (36360), telephone area code (772), county seat of Dale County (Ozark), and school district assignment (Ozark City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ozark is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.