Okeechobee, Florida

Population 5,632

Okeechobee is located in Okeechobee County, FL. The population is 5,632, making Okeechobee the largest city in Okeechobee County.

There are 20 public schools in Okeechobee with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Okeechobee is very low , and there are 134 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Okeechobee is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Okeechobee property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Okeechobee include Cypress Quarters, Taylor Creek and Buckhead Ridge.

Okeechobee Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 31.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 60.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 8.5%

Crime Rate

31.94% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 261
  • Violent Crimes: 226
  • Robbery: 52
  • Burglary: 261
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

94.31% Higher than national avg.
  • 134 offenders in Okeechobee
  • 237.93 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

183 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 6
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 171

Unemployment

Moderate 3.0%
  • Florida unemployment average: 2.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

20 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 20 K-12 public schools in Okeechobee, FL and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Okeechobee's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
4 Private Schools

Okeechobee Adventist Christian School

Okeechobee Christian Academy

Peace Lutheran School

Rock Solid Christian Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

134 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Okeechobee, FL issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Okeechobee, FL issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $895
  • 1 Bedroom: $935
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,140
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,505
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,755

Zip Codes

34972 34973 34974

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Environmental Hazards

183 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Okeechobee, FL has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Okeechobee, FL is a green zone.
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  • UV Index VERY HIGH 8.2 Average
    Okeechobee, FL is a very high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 61.72°
  • February 64.13°
  • March 65.72°
  • April 72.35°
  • May 76.98°
  • June 80.56°
  • July 81.8°
  • August 82.48°
  • September 80.75°
  • October 76.23°
  • November 68.58°
  • December 64.9°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Okeechobee, FL

Earthquakes
Okeechobee, FL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Okeechobee, FL has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Okeechobee, FL has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Okeechobee, FL has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Okeechobee, FL: $38,061

Unemployment

Unemployment in Okeechobee is 3.0%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.08%
White Collar - 47.92%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Rick Scott
  • Sen. Bill Nelson
  • Sen. Marco Rubio

City Representatives

  • Tom Rooney

Neighborhood Info

12 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

6 Cemeteries view all

45 FCC Towers view all

3 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

4 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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