Okeechobee County Summary

Life in Okeechobee County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Okeechobee County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Okeechobee County:

  • The population in Okeechobee County is 39,870.

  • The median home value in Okeechobee County is $262,415.

  • The median income in Okeechobee County is $50,476.

  • The median rent in Okeechobee County is $963.

  • The unemployment rate in Okeechobee County is 6.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Okeechobee County is 19.2%.

  • The average high in Okeechobee County is 84.3° and there are 101.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Okeechobee County

List Of Cities & Towns in Okeechobee County

Okeechobee, FL Population 5,319

Taylor Creek, FL Population 4,566

Cypress Quarters, FL Population 1,460

Map Of Okeechobee County

Okeechobee County, FL Weather

  • The average high in Okeechobee County is 84.3°.

  • There are 89.07 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 101.5 inches of rain each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:27 hours of sun each day in Okeechobee County.

StatOkeechobee County
Mean High84.3
Nice Days89.07
Rainfall101.5
Snowfall0.0
Sunny_hours5:27
84.3°
Average High
101.5
Inches of Rain

Okeechobee County Photos

Okeechobee City Hall
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Okeechobee County Demographics

Population over time in Okeechobee County

The current population in Okeechobee County is 39,870. The population has decreased -3.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 39,716 -4.6%
2021 41,611 1.1%
2020 41,144 -

Gender in Okeechobee County

  • Okeechobee County is 46.2% female with 18,430 female residents.

  • Okeechobee County is 53.8% male with 21,439 male residents.

Female
46.2% (18,430)
Male
53.8% (21,439)
Gender Okeechobee County FL USA
Female 46.2% 50.8% 50.4%
Male 53.8% 49.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Okeechobee County

Okeechobee County is:

  • 61.8% White with 24,624 White residents.

  • 7.7% African American with 3,068 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 58 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 343 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 7 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 174 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 935 Two Or More residents.

  • 26.7% Hispanic with 10,661 Hispanic residents.

White
61.8% (24,624)
African American
7.7% (3,068)
American Indian
0.1% (58)
Asian
0.9% (343)
Hawaiian
0.0% (7)
Other
0.4% (174)
Two Or More
2.3% (935)
Hispanic
26.7% (10,661)

Table: Okeechobee County By Race

Race Okeechobee County FL USA
White 61.8% 52.0% 58.9%
African American 7.7% 14.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.9% 2.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.3% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 26.7% 26.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Okeechobee County, Florida

  • 5.6% of households in Okeechobee County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.0% of households in Okeechobee County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Okeechobee County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Okeechobee County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Okeechobee County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.7% of households in Okeechobee County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Okeechobee County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Okeechobee County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Okeechobee County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.4% of households in Okeechobee County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.6% (2,231)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.0% (1,990)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.9% (4,353)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.6% (4,609)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.5% (6,566)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.7% (7,867)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.8% (3,904)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.4% (5,350)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.1% (1,651)
$200,000 or more
3.4% (1,344)
Income Okeechobee County FL USA
Less than $10,000 5.6% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.0% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.9% 7.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.6% 8.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.5% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.7% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.8% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.4% 16.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.1% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.4% 9.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Okeechobee County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Okeechobee County completed < 9th grade.

  • 13.0% of adults in Okeechobee County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 36.0% of adults in Okeechobee County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Okeechobee County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Okeechobee County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Okeechobee County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Okeechobee County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Okeechobee County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Okeechobee County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (2,790)
9-12th Grade
13% (5,183)
High School / GED
36% (14,353)
Some College
20% (7,974)
Associate's Degree
7% (2,790)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (4,385)
Master's Degree
5% (1,993)
Professional Degree
1% (398)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Okeechobee County FL USA
< 9th Grade 6% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 13% 6% 6%
High School / GED 36% 28% 26%
Some College 20% 19% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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