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Who Gets Benefits in Okeechobee, FL
Households that received SNAP, SSI, Social Security or cash public assistance in the last 12 months. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households getting SNAP
- 17.2%
- Florida 12.6%
- Households getting SSI
- 8.4%
- Florida 4.9%
- With Social Security income
- 29.9%
- Florida 36.6%
- With cash public assistance
- 6.3%
- Florida 2.4%
Okeechobee has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)35417.2%
- Social Security income61429.9%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)1728.4%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1306.3%
See eligibility rules and how to apply: SNAP, SSI, Social Security COLA.
How it compares
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| Area | Households getting SNAP | SSI | Social Security | Cash assistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okeechobee, FL | 17.2% | 8.4% | 29.9% | 6.3% |
| Okeechobee County | 16.4% | 6.4% | 40.4% | 3.2% |
| Florida | 12.6% | 4.9% | 36.6% | 2.4% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Okeechobee, FL?
- 17.2% of households in Okeechobee, FL received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 29.9% had Social Security income.
- How does Okeechobee compare with Florida?
- The households getting snap in Okeechobee is 17.2%, compared with 12.6% for Florida as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates