Taylor Creek, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Okeechobee County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,493 Population 1,473/sq mi density
$37,281 Median Income $25,601 per capita
$108,200 Home Value $284,064 Zillow
$985 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$37,281 median income, 14.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,200 home value, $985/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Taylor Creek, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,281
50% below
$25,601 per capita
Home Value
$108,200
62% below
Zillow: $284,064
Median Rent
$985/mo
15% below
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
77.3% high school+
Unemployment
14.5%
303% above
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

How Taylor Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Taylor Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
50%
Home Value
38%
Rent
85%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
403%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Taylor Creek a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Taylor Creek residents earn a median household income of $37,281 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,601. The unemployment rate stands at 14.5% (303% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% 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 Taylor Creek is $108,200 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,064. Median rent is $985/month, with 24.8% 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 1984.

Education

13.0% of adults in Taylor Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 77.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Taylor Creek has 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.

Data Overview

People

Population4,493
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density1,473/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born9.1%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$37,281
Per Capita$25,601
Unemployment14.5%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$2,754M
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,200
Rent$985
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$284,064
Housing Units2,696
Rent Burden24.8%

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death12,549/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
Elevation16 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+77.3%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 23%
Commute29 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Taylor Creek was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Treasure Coast International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.