Christian County is located in south-central Missouri and is the 16th biggest county in the state. The population of Christian County is 79,276 (2020). Ozark is the County seat, and the two largest cities in the county are Ozark and Nixa. The county was founded in 1859.

Christian County is governed by a three-member County Commission, which is elected in staggered four-year terms. The County Commission is responsible for setting the budget, levying taxes, and making policy decisions. The County Commission is also responsible for appointing the County Administrator, who is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the county.

The county is served by the Christian County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and maintaining the county jail. The county is also served by the Christian County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, which is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases.

Christian County is part of the Springfield, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is home to several state parks, including Fellows Lake, Table Rock Lake, and Stockton Lake. The county is also home to several colleges and universities, including Missouri State University, Ozark Technical Community College, and Southwest Baptist University.

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