5 Reasons Why The Lake of the Ozarks is a GREAT Place to Live

The Lake of the Ozarks is well known for being one of the best vacation destinations in the Midwest, but it is also a wonderful place to live full-time. With its own blend of tourism and local business economy, the Lake of the Ozarks offers a unique living experience that can't be found anywhere else. Here's a quick look at some of the things that makes the Lake such a great place to live.
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1. Recreation

Why limit yourself to only taking advantage of the fun things to do at the Lake of the Ozarks while you're on vacation? Full-time residents get to enjoy all of the great activities at the Lake all year long. The Lake has plenty of outdoor activities available year-round, including hiking, biking, camping, and fishing. 

There are also lots of shopping opportunities at the Lake. With 110 stores, the outlet mall in Osage Beach is the largest in Missouri. There are also plenty of other local and large retailers located all over the Lake Area.

2. Education

The Lake of the Ozarks school district is one of the best in the area. The graduating seniors consistently achieve higher ACT scores than both the national and state averages, and two of every three graduates continue on to college. 

In addition to all of the elementary and high schools, the Lake Area is also home to college extension campuses, satellite community colleges, and technical career centers.

3. Healthcare

It's no surprise that quality healthcare is a must-have for people thinking about relocating to the Lake of the Ozarks. Fortunately, Lake Regional Health System offers comprehensive health care services to both residents and visitors to the Lake Area. They specialize in everything from urgent care to cancer care, and patients can rest assured that they will be in excellent, capable hands.
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4. Cost Of Living

As if all of these other advantages of living at the Lake of the Ozarks weren't enough, the Lake Area also maintains the 11th lowest cost of living index in the entire United States (at 92.7). Here's a quick breakdown of a few of the factors:
  • Utilities - 3rd lowest
  • Gasoline - 7th lowest
  • Health Care - 16th lowest
  • Housing & Grocery - 18th lowest
Not only is the Lake of the Ozarks a great place to live, then - it's also more affordable than you think!

5. Housing

The housing opportunities at the Lake of the Ozarks are as unique and varied as the people who live here. Residents can choose from any number of different options, including apartment complexes, condominium complexes, interior homes, and waterfront homes. There are currently several homes for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks, and it's a great time to buy. Contact Gattermeir Davidson Real Estate to get started!

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