All Countries
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
$284,064 Zillow
$1,008
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
75°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
226
Violent Crime/100K
3,414 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,365 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$187,400 home value, $1,008/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
226 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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
Okeechobee has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 63°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and December the driest (1.7").