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Okeechobee, FL
City in Okeechobee County, Florida.
Population
5,479
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,351
ZIP codes
0
Okeechobee and its ZIP codes
Okeechobee at a glance
- Okeechobee is about 3.2 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,044 a year, 24% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,700 (45% below Florida) and median rent is $1,061 a month.
Local data for Okeechobee, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Okeechobee, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,044
Poverty rate
15.8%
Median home value
$197,700
Median rent
$1,061/mo
Homeownership
55.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,530), Irish Americans (618), German Americans (410).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Okeechobee County. PPP loans are for Okeechobee.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,053
12,437 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,009
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$258M
FY 2026, $6,503 per person
How people get to work
Okeechobee, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit6.8%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle4.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Okeechobee, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
122
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,244
6.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 52°F
50.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Okeechobee, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.4%
U.S. 11.1% +8.3 pts
Cities near Okeechobee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress QuartersCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 2.7 |
| Taylor CreekCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 3 |
| Buckhead RidgeCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.4 |
| IndiantownVillage | 26 mi | 14.2 |
| Port St. LucieCity | 28 mi | 119.2 |
| Canal PointCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Okeechobee, FL in?
- Okeechobee is in Okeechobee County, Florida.
- What is the population of Okeechobee, FL?
- About 5,479 people live in Okeechobee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Okeechobee?
- Nearby places include Cypress Quarters (1.4 mi), Taylor Creek (2.5 mi), Buckhead Ridge (7.7 mi), Indiantown (26 mi), Port St. Lucie (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023