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Okeechobee, FL
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Okeechobee, FL
At a Glance
How Okeechobee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Okeechobee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Okeechobee a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Okeechobee residents earn a median household income of $50,365 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,909. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,089 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Okeechobee is $187,400 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,064. Median rent is $1,008/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Okeechobee reports 226 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,414/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.5% of adults in Okeechobee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Okeechobee has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.