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Okeechobee County, FL
3 cities and towns and 1 ZIP code in Okeechobee County, Florida.
Population
40,816
Land area
769sq mi
People per sq mi
53
ZIP codes
1
Cities and towns in Okeechobee County
Okeechobee County at a glance
- Okeechobee County is 87% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,984 a year, 22% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,000 (46% below Florida) and median rent is $1,082 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Okeechobee (5,479), Taylor Creek (4,457) and Cypress Quarters (1,697).
Local data for Okeechobee County, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Okeechobee County, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,984
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$193,000
Prices -1.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,082/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,560), Irish Americans (4,766), German Americans (4,127).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$30.3M
460 loans, 4,077 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$88.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Okeechobee County, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Okeechobee County, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
122
Most often 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 County, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.9%
U.S. 33.3% +10.6 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.0%
U.S. 11.1% +9.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Okeechobee County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Okeechobee County, FL?
- Okeechobee is the largest city or town in Okeechobee County, with about 5,479 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Okeechobee County?
- Okeechobee County includes 1 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 34972.
- What is the population of Okeechobee County, FL?
- About 40,816 people live in Okeechobee County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Okeechobee County?
- Okeechobee County borders Palm Beach County, Polk County, Osceola County, St. Lucie County, Indian River County, Martin County, Highlands County, Hendry County, Glades County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023