Ozark Region

About the Region

The Ozark Region is comprised of 7 counties, including Greene County, which is home to Springfield, the region’s largest city. The top industry in the Ozark region is Health Care and Social Assistance, which accounts for 17% of the region’s employment. Top health care employers include CoxHealth and Mercy Hospital Springfield. Bass Pro Shops and O’Reilly Automotive have their corporate headquarters in the region. The average annual wage for all occupations in the Ozark Region in 2023 was $50,960.