The Lake of the Ozarks Healthcare System is Strong!

These are trying times right now. The COVID-19 crisis is an intense time in history, but we can all get through this together. The Lake of the Ozarks business community is so strong. In this month's blog, the Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council just wants to highlight our healthcare community, as they are working tirelessly to help us overcome this pandemic. We appreciate everything that they do. Keep reading for information on the Lake of the Ozarks healthcare system and if you have any questions about the local business community, please visit our website at www.LOREDC.com for a lot of great information. Remember, support your Lake of the Ozarks local businesses!


Lake of the Ozarks Healthcare

Lake Regional Health System provides comprehensive health care services to lake-area residents and visitors. The 116-bed hospital is a state-designated Level III trauma center. It is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a past recipient of the Missouri Quality Award. Cardiac care services include open-heart surgery, cardiac catheterization, and cardiac rehab. Lake Regional Cancer Center offers patients chemotherapy and radiation therapy treatments in a comfortable atmosphere close to home. Lake Regional Health System also operates primary care, urgent care, specialty and rehab therapy clinics, retail pharmacies and home health services throughout the lake area.

Area Healthcare Providers


The Lake of the Ozarks Real Estate Industry is Strong Too!


The Lake of the Ozarks Region offers an endless variety of housing options. There are numerous apartment complexes, condo developments, and houses both on and off the lakefront. Housing is priced to match all income levels, and the development of new housing in all categories continues at a brisk pace. The Lake of the Ozarks region is experiencing a population explosion at a rate of +30%, and developers are starting new projects every month.

 For more information click here for the most recent housing study.

 Cost of Living
The Lake of the Ozarks Region has a great competitive advantage in the cost of living. In 2004 (2nd qtr) the state of Missouri had the 11th lowest cost of living index in the United States at 92.7. A further breakdown shows Missouri ranking in the United States as follows: Utilities 3rd lowest; Transportation cost (gasoline) 7th lowest; Health Care 16th lowest; Housing and Grocery 18th lowest. The composite index for the Lake of the Ozarks Region is below the Missouri State average.

 For more information, click here for the demographic information for the region.


All of us here at the Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council hope this blog finds you well and safe. We have all got to work together to get through this crisis. Remember to support your Lake of the Ozarks local businesses. Let's keep this community going strong! For more information on the business community and important resources, please visit our website at www.LOREDC.com.


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