Okeechobee, FL 34972

Population 20,050

34972 is zip code located in Okeechobee, Florida. The population is 20,050, making 34972 the 2nd largest zipcode in Okeechobee and the 2nd largest in Okeechobee County.

There are 9 public schools in 34972 with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Okeechobee is very low , and there are 56 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 34972. Unemployment in 34972 is moderate.

Zip codes within Okeechobee include 34973 and 34974.

Okeechobee Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average

Crime Rate

31.94% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

51.51% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

116 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.0%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 9 K-12 public schools in 34972, FL and 1 private school. Homefacts rates 34972's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
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1 Private School

Peace Lutheran School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

  • We're sorry! No colleges & universities found for 34972 in our database.

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Crime view details

56 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 34972.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    23.9%
  • Rented
    27%
  • Owned
    49.1%

2 Building Permits View All

  • 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: $950
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,030
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,190
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,550
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,860

Zip Codes

34972 34973 34974

Cities

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Environmental Hazards

116 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (285/297)
    Okeechobee, FL has 95.96% 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 34972: $34,944

Unemployment

Unemployment in Okeechobee is 3.0%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.8% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 64.30%
White Collar - 35.70%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Tom Rooney

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

35 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

0 Libraries view all

  • We're sorry! No libraries found for 34972 in our database.

3 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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