Okeechobee, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Okeechobee County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,376
Population
1,324/sq mi density
$50,365
Median Income
$23,909 per capita
$187,400
Home Value
$289,623 Zillow
$1,008
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
75°F
Avg Temperature
248
Violent Crime/100K
4,650 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,365 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$187,400 home value, $1,008/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
248 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Okeechobee has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,324/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.2416°N, 80.8293°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Okeechobee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Treasure Coast International (FPR) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 2.3 in |
Okeechobee has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 63°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.3") and November the driest (1.9").