Okeechobee County, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
40,249 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,288 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$179,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$426 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$845 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Okeechobee Urban Area
5
Florida
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Okeechobee Urban Area
6
Florida
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 61
Feb 3 0 63
Mar 4 0 67
Apr 3 0 71
May 3 0 76
Jun 7 0 80
Jul 7 0 82
Aug 7 0 82
Sep 7 0 81
Oct 4 0 76
Nov 3 0 69
Dec 2 0 64

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 18, FL State Senate District 29, FL State House District 83, FL
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Schools

Okeechobee Intensive Halfway House
7 miles, S • 3.2 star
Seminole Elementary School
8 miles, S • 3.2 star
Okeechobee Achievement Academy
8 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Indian River State College
32 miles, E • 1.4 star
Fort Pierce Beauty Academy
34 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

Raulerson Hospital
9 miles, S • 2.3 star
Highlands Regional Medical Center
34 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Melbourne International Airport
52 miles, NE • 1 star
Palm Beach International Airport
69 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Punta Gorda Airport
75 miles, W • 1.9 star
Orlando International Airport
77 miles, N • 4.6 star
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