Population and Size

Population: 6,050 (2000 census)
Size: 17.5 square miles
Total assessed evaluation of property: $333,000,000
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Education

Schools in the Branson/Lakes Area are well-funded and offer modern facilities.
There are five public schools in Branson to serve its 2,500 students, the district
employees more than 150 teachers, resulting in a low student to teacher ratio of 16 to 1.
As an alternative to public education, the Branson area has three private schools.
Many of the schools are equipped with the latest education tools, and first-rate science
and computer labs provide students with hands-on experience.
The College of the Ozarks is a 1,000-care campus just south of Branson in Point
Lookout. This four-year college has approximately 1,600 students and has a nickname of
"Hard Work U" as student work their way through college rather than paying tuition.
Vocational schools are another post-secondary education option in the area, with
Omar Gibson Vocational-Technical Scholl only fifteen miles away and
Ozark Community Technical School also nearby.

Health Care

One major hospital and several specialty clinics provide a full range of healthcare
services for residents and visitors. The 111-bed Skaggs Community Health Center,
recently rated among the top ten hospitals in Missouri by the Center for Healthcare
Industry Performance Studies and one of the nation's 100 Top Orthopedic Hospitals,
offers a full range of medical services.
The hospital recently opened Skaggs Regional Cardiac Center expanding its heart
health programs to include a full range of adult cardiac surgery, including open
heart. Satellite clinics for Skaggs and Cox and St. Johns hospitals, based in Springfield,
are positioned throughout the Branson/Lakes Area.
If some particularly urgent or specialty care is needed, Springfield, Missouri is a short
forty miles away. There are more than 800 physicians and surgeons and more than
100 dentists either in private practice, or affiliated with one of the five hospital systems:
St. John's Regional Healthcare Center, Columbia Hospital South, Cox Health
System-Cox South as well as Lakeland Regional Hospital and Cox Health
System-Cox North.

Spiritual Life

Spiritual life is a very important component of life in the Branson region. More than 100 places of worship in the region represent a wide variety of beliefs and denominations. Baptist, Assembly of God and Presbyterian have the largest congregations in the area.

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Safety

Branson has a low crime rate, especially considering the enormous influx of tourists. Safety is one of the keys to the success of Branson's wide appeal. Both the Branson police department and the local citizens work very hard to maintain the low crime rate.

Fun

LAKE ACTIVITIES: The Branson/Lakes Area is home to three scenic and flourishing lakes offering fishing, boating, parasailing, jet skiing and swimming. While the lakes all offer great fishing for novice and professional anglers, each has its specialty. Table Rock Lake offers world-class bass fishing. Lake Taneycomo, with its cold waters, offers superb trout fishing. Bull Shoals Lake is also an angler's paradise especially for tournament bass fishing.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Nestled in the rolling Ozark Mountains, the Branson/Lakes Area is ideal for canoeing, camping, hiking, biking, birdwatching and simply wandering through the hills. The Branson/Lakes Area is dedicated to enhancing its natural environment and preserving its lakes and waterways.
Indoor Recreation
With more than 40 theaters and 70 performances, area shows and attractions can be enjoyed morning noon and night.
Branson's Community Center provides indoor recreation for those who enjoy spending time with friends playing cards, listening to educational speakers, sharing memories and kicking up their heels. For Table Rock Lake Sports activities Branson Chamber .

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