City profile · Florida · Census ACS 2023

Okeechobee, FL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Okeechobee - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

5,376
Residents
$50,365
Median income
$187,400
Median home
$1,346
Median rent (state)

Okeechobee - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Okeechobee lands in the 20th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

20th
percentile, household income
39th
percentile, home value
50th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Okeechobee, FL

5,376 people live in Okeechobee, Florida - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $50,365 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 16.6%. Typical homes in Okeechobee are valued around $187,400, and the median resident age is 37.7 years. About 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 51.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 18 residential building permits were authorized in Okeechobee (Stable), up 0% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. NOAA puts Okeechobee's yearly average temperature at 74.6°F with 50.3 inches of precipitation per year.

Florida carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 103.4 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,346 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Florida run around $225, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 80.3 out of 100 (High).

Population

5,376 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Florida

Median Household Income

$50,365 /yr

Poverty 16.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Florida average

How does Okeechobee compare to other US cities?

Where Okeechobee sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 20% higher than other cities
Home value 39% pricier than other cities
Median rent 50% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Okeechobee's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Florida, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

20thIncome percentile

20th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Okeechobee's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$187,400 Among the most affordable more affordable than 61% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Okeechobee $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Okeechobee, FL Okeechobee, FL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Okeechobee, FL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Okeechobee, FL median $50,365/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Okeechobee, FL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Okeechobee, FL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 20.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 16.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 51.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
5,376
Median Income
$50,365
Median Home Value
$187,400
Median Age
37.7
Poverty Rate
16.6%
Labor force participation
51.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%

Climate

Avg Temperature
74.6°F
Annual Precipitation
50.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"

Schools

Total Schools
13
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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5,000 residents5,200 residents5,400 residents5,600 residents5,800 residents6,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 5,255 residents 5,811 residents ▲ +10.6%
Okeechobee's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Stable
Total Permits (2024)
18
housing units authorized
Single-Family
18
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 18
2020 9
2021 13
2022 21
2023 9
2024 18

Permit volume increased 0% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
78.9%
Carpool
5.9%
Public Transit
5.6%
Walk
0.6%
Work from Home
7.2%
Other
1.8%

Based on 2,108 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Florida - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$145
avg/month
Natural Gas
$25
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Florida state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Florida state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Okeechobee sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,346/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
80.3 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Okeechobee's 5,376 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Cramerton, NC
5,376 people
Centerville, IA
5,377 people
Cape May Court House, NJ
5,375 people
St. Helena, CA
5,378 people
Van Alstyne, TX
5,378 people
North Fond du Lac, WI
5,373 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Okeechobee's $50,365 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Hackett, AR
$50,365 median income
Sharpsville, PA
$50,363 median income
Unionville, GA
$50,371 median income
Rexburg, ID
$50,359 median income
Maple Rapids, MI
$50,357 median income
Old Fort, NC
$50,357 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Okeechobee, FL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Okeechobee, FL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 69.8% 16.0% 8.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 24.7% White 69.8% Black or African American 16.0% Asian 3.4% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.1% Two or more races 8.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Okeechobee compares to nearby Florida cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Okeechobee (this city) 5,376 $50,365
Orangetree 5,377 $102,133
Tice 5,377 $54,833
White 5,373 $96,042
Census ACS 5-year FIPS FL NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Okeechobee, FL?

What is the population of Okeechobee, FL? +

Okeechobee, FL has a population of 5,376 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Okeechobee, FL? +

In Okeechobee, the typical household earns $50,365 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Okeechobee? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Okeechobee; the closest available measure is the Florida state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Florida vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Okeechobee, FL? +

A typical home in Okeechobee is worth $187,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Okeechobee? +

Okeechobee has an average annual temperature of 74.6°F, 50.3 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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