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Population and Size
Population: 6,050 (2000 census)
Size: 17.5 square miles
Total assessed evaluation of property: $333,000,000
City of Branson Link cityofbranson.org
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.
Look up and visit your
favorite Church at Bransonchurches.com
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 .
For Branson Area Maps and
affiliate
Info try Bransonmomaps.com
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