Ozark Illinois Map

About Ozark, Illinois

Ozark is a locality in Johnson County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Ozark is located at 37.5425°N, 88.7628°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62972.

Ozark settles into the rolling terrain of southern Illinois, where the land begins its gentle, persistent inclination towards the Ohio River valley. It lies 33.0 miles north-north-west of Paducah, KY (from Paducah, KY: bearing 344°T), and is situated 16.0 miles south-east of Marion. Here, the air often carries the damp, earthy scent of deciduous forests and the subtle sweetness of ripening crops, a blend that speaks of fertile soil and the turning seasons. The horizon is a softened line, punctuated by the rounded shoulders of the Ozark foothills, cloaked in a mosaic of greens and browns that shift with the light, from the sharp clarity of midday to the hazy, diffused glow of approaching dusk. The landscape itself feels ancient and enduring, a patient witness to the slow work of wind and water shaping its contours over millennia. This corner of Johnson County, Ozark, has long been shaped by the land's bounty and the resilience of its people. Historically, farming has been the bedrock of its economy, with corn, soybeans, and fruit orchards dotting the surrounding countryside, their neat rows a testament to human endeavor against the wilder inclinations of nature. The echoes of a simpler, more agrarian past can still be felt in the unhurried pace of life, where the rhythm of the day is often dictated by the rising and setting sun and the demands of the harvest. While the larger agricultural enterprises have evolved, the spirit of self-sufficiency and a deep connection to the earth remain palpable, a quiet strength woven into the very fabric of Ozark.

About This Ozark Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Ozark, Illinois 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 Johnson County.

Detailed location data for Ozark includes the ZIP code (62972), telephone area code (618), county seat of Johnson County (Vienna), and school district assignment. 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.