Okeechobee County, FL
Living in Okeechobee County
Bikeability
23
Walkability
26
Commute
55
Public Transit
10
Affordability
88
Public Safety
51
Airports
65
Hospitals
17
Colleges
29
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
9
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
41k
Population
+1.3k (2010–19)
41 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
11%
College-Educated
67%
Family Households
-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate39%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$42k
Median Household Income
+$3.4k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
26 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office17%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$106k
Median Home Value
-$31k (2010–19)
18%
Built 2000 or Later
$639
Median Monthly Rent
+$6 (2010–19)
54%
Owner-Occupied
-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home37%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198927%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity96%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Okeechobee County
United States45
Florida50
Property Crime in Okeechobee County
United States48
Florida57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 62 | 2 | 0 |
Feb | 64 | 3 | 0 |
Mar | 67 | 4 | 0 |
Apr | 71 | 3 | 0 |
May | 76 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 80 | 8 | 0 |
Jul | 82 | 7 | 0 |
Aug | 82 | 8 | 0 |
Sep | 81 | 7 | 0 |
Oct | 76 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 70 | 3 | 0 |
Dec | 64 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Okeechobee County
Inland Flooding30
Tornado23
Coastal Flooding5
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Okeechobee County, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Okeechobee County, FL
Peace Lutheran School
9 miles, S
Okeechobee Adventist Christian School
10 miles, S
Rock Solid Christian Academy
11 miles, S
Okeechobee Christian Academy
11 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Okeechobee County, FL
Florida Institute of Technology-Online
50 miles, N
Florida Institute of Technology
50 miles, N
Webber International University
50 miles, NW
Hobe Sound Bible College
51 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Okeechobee County, FL
Raulerson Hospital
9 miles, S
Highlands Regional Medical Center
34 miles, W
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
35 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Okeechobee County, FL
Melbourne International Airport
52 miles, N
Palm Beach International Airport
69 miles, SE
Punta Gorda Airport
75 miles, SW
Orlando International Airport
77 miles, N