5 Reasons Why the Lake of the Ozarks is not Only a Vacation Destination

Are you a frequent visitor to the Lake of the Ozarks, but live elsewhere? Maybe you even have a summer home at the Lake of the Ozarks but spend the rest of the year in another town, or even another state. If you have ever wondered what living at the Lake of the Ozarks year-round is like, Lake of the Ozarks West Chamber is here to inform you of five excellent reasons to permanently relocate to the Lake of the Ozarks area.

1. Recreation at the Lake is Year-Round

Thinking about recreation at the Lake of the Ozarks often conjures up mental images of sunny days boating on the lake or laying out by the neighborhood pool. Although the Lake of the Ozarks offers many summer-time activities, waterparks and suntans are only a portion of what the Lake of the Ozarks has to offer when it comes to recreational activities. During the fall and winter months, both fishing and hunting are popular among residents of the Lake. Golfing is also a very popular recreational activity that is not restricted to summer-time weather.  The Lake of the Ozarks is beautiful in the fall, and many residents will walk trails or visit state parks to just relax and enjoy viewing the changing of the leaves.  Fine dining spots and premier shopping are open year-round, as well. The small-business shopping is perfect for finding that one-of-a-kind gift during the holidays.

2. Abundance of Housing / Low Cost of Living 

There are many different housing types throughout the Lake of the Ozarks area. From apartments to condos, single family homes, and large lake-front properties, there is something for everyone. Housing at the Lake of the Ozarks is within many different income levels. The lake area continues to grow, so housing continues to develop throughout the area.

3. Strong Educational Systems

The Lake of the Ozarks currently has four high schools in the area, two technical career centers, one four-year college extension campus, and one satellite community college. The high schools in the lake area boast ACT testing scores that are consistently well above the state and national averages. If you have school-aged children, or if you or your children are interested in taking college courses, we encourage you to visit the lake area schools sometime. The friendly staff and welcoming environment are sure to win you over.

4. Quality Healthcare

Lake Regional Healthcare System provides multiple different healthcare outlets throughout the lake area. The hospital has been granted the Missouri Quality Award twice and is accredited by the Joint Commission.  Lake Regional Hospital offers many services including a state-designated Level III trauma center, comprehensive cardiac and orthopedic care, nationally accredited cancer care and a wound healing center. You will also find on the hospital premises primary care centers, an urgent care center, several pharmacies, and a multitude of specialty and rehabilitation clinics. Lake Regional Health Systems provides these services throughout the entire lake area, as well as offers different forms of home health care services to the community.

5. Low Crime Rate / Clean Air and Water

Lake of the Ozarks has wonderful air quality and water quality. Being a rural area, the abundance of trees contributes to the fresh air you will notice when you visit the lake area. Living in a rural area also contributes positively to the relatively low rate of crime here at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Now that you have more knowledge of the benefits of living at the Lake of the Ozarks, we hope you will consider relocating to the area. Lake of the Ozarks West Chamber of Commerce invites you to contact us, visit our website, or join us at any of our upcoming networking socials at the Lake of the Ozarks to learn more about life at the Lake of the Ozarks.

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