Okeechobee, Florida
Quick Statistics
Okeechobee is a community in Okeechobee County, Florida, home to about 5,479 people spread across 4.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $32,448 a year, and a typical home is worth about $197,700. About 29.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 82.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 3 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Florida towns GeoStat tracks, Okeechobee ranks number 458 of 955 in population, number 678 in median household income, number 733 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Okeechobee typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 52°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cypress Quarters, FL | 1.3 mi. | 1,697 |
| 2. | Taylor Creek, FL | 3.0 mi. | 4,457 |
| 3. | Buckhead Ridge, FL | 8.3 mi. | 986 |
| 4. | Indiantown, FL | 25.2 mi. | 6,695 |
| 5. | Port St. Lucie, FL | 27.2 mi. | 232,491 |
| 6. | Canal Point, FL | 29.1 mi. | 207 |
| 7. | Pahokee, FL | 30.9 mi. | 5,609 |
| 8. | River Park, FL | 31.1 mi. | 5,714 |
What is the population of Okeechobee, Florida?
Okeechobee has a population of about 5,479 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Okeechobee, Florida in?
Okeechobee is located in Okeechobee County, Florida.
What is the median home value in Okeechobee, Florida?
The median home value in Okeechobee is about $197,700, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Okeechobee, Florida?
The median personal income in Okeechobee is about $32,448 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Okeechobee, Florida?
Since 1950, 26 tornadoes have been recorded in Okeechobee County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Okeechobee, Florida?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 52 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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