Florida
Okeechobee is a small city in Florida with a population of 5,376. Residents earn $50,365 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Okeechobee receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Okeechobee has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Okeechobee is $50,365, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. The poverty rate of 16.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Okeechobee is $187,400, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,008 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Okeechobee is below the national average at 286 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,828 per 100,000, 146% above the national average.
20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5/10.
Okeechobee has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 80.5% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.5% |
| 46% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,365 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,909 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $931 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,024 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,089 |
| County GDP | $2,754M |
| Restaurants | 58 |
| Healthcare | 115 |
| Retail | 139 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,813 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.57% |
| Commute Time | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Census Median | $187,400 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $284,064 |
| Median List Price | $425,000 |
| Median List Price | $425,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $181 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.1% |
| Price Drops | 14.9% |
| Inventory | 47 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,008 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
| Studio | $1,025 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,032 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,346 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,650 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,782 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,813 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.57% |
| Obesity | 43.7% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.2% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 16.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 12,549/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 115 |
| Total Violent | 286.1/100K |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 53.7/100K |
| Assault | 232.5/100K |
| Total Property | 4,828.3/100K |
| 146% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 572.3/100K |
| Theft | 3,987.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 268.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.3 inches |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,324/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.2416°N, 80.8293°W |
| County FIPS | 12093 |
Winner: Republican by 53.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.5% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.01 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,324/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 20 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 23 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 115 |
| Restaurants | 58 |
| Retail Stores | 139 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |