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Okeechobee, FL
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Population: 5,279
Home Price: $152,000
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Overview
Okeechobee is a small town in the state of Florida with a population of 5,279. Okeechobee has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
21.5 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Okeechobee, FL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Okeechobee
Florida
United States
Per Capita Income
$21,449
$37,216
$32,693
Median Household Income
$40,149
$65,613
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
20.2%
10.7%
10.5%
Age
Okeechobee
Florida
United States
Median Age
38.8
45.6
42.3
Gender
Okeechobee
Florida
United States
Male
52.3%
48.9%
49.8%
Female
47.7%
51.1%
50.2%
Race
Okeechobee
Florida
United States
White
80.9%
74.3%
80.3%
Black or African American
9.2%
12.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
3.6%
1.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.5%
3.4%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.7%
7.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Okeechobee
Florida
United States
Median Home Price
$152,000
$278,147
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$752
$1,104
$801
Family Households
50.8%
50.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
26.4%
26.4%
26.2%
Homeowners
61.8%
70.8%
72.9%
Renters
38.2%
29.2%
27.1%
Education
Okeechobee
Florida
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
14.1%
7.5%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
32.3%
32.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
18.7%
20.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.1%
9.5%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
16.8%
17.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Okeechobee
Florida
United States
Mathematics
58.3%
59.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
44.9%
56.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Okeechobee
Florida
United States
Murder
0.0
4.3
3.0
Rape
0.0
30.2
38.0
Robbery
52.3
66.9
40.7
Assault
174.2
249.7
188.5
Property Crime
Okeechobee
Florida
United States
Burglary
261.3
380.1
336.1
Theft
2891.5
1839.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
261.3
180.4
167.1
Arson
0.0
4.8
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Okeechobee, FL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beer
hot dogs
middle eastern
fast food
kfc
bread
lumpia
italian
deli
pizza
ice cream
cocktail
dessert
brunch
kimchi
meat
pasta
chili
mexican
steak
country music
high school football
football
basketball
cleveland sports
college football
college basketball
sports teams
baseball
parenting
video games
ncaa football
major league
softball
athletic
premier league
nba
coaches
tennis
golf
artists
theatre
collection
antiquities
nature
studio
literature
creative
designs
architectural
posters
portrait
jewelry
poetry
pfp
poster
nfts
library
single dad
kayaking
video games
books
kayaking camping
camping
eclectic
horror movies
youtubetiktok
fishing
muscle cars
niche
road trips
fulltime
hot wheels
gaming
vacations
junk
hiking
pokemon
radio personality
indie music
indie
independent artists
sports
theatre
tv
hollywood
pro wrestling
broadcasts
commentary
battle rap
studio
hub
creative
hardcore metal
gaming
marketing
influencer
booking
sports
kayaking
kayaking camping
camping
space
basketballvolleyball
wildlife
fishing
rec
summer
wildlife nature
backyard
beach
swimming
nature
tent
aviation
wildlife conservation commission
lawn
pickleball
home depot
publix
brands
deli
merch
cyber monday
amazon
booths
vending machines
designs
hooters
dunkin donuts
bookstore
packaging
bulk
apparel
warehouse
jewelry
restaurants
pickup
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