Okeechobee County , Florida
Population: 40,249 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $52,288 Home $179,000 Rent $974/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 40,249 residents, Okeechobee County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Florida and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Okeechobee County in the top 20% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with hurricane exposure the dominant local risk.
$52,288
Median Income
household
$179,000
Home Value
median
$974/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $52,288 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,836 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% |
| Median Home Value | $179,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $974/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 74.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 40,249 |
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 16.1% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
43.9%
Obesity
12.8%
Diabetes
18.2%
Smoking
35.8%
High Blood Pressure
32.0%
No Physical Activity
19.4%
Depression
40.7%
Insufficient Sleep
77.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 80.3 · 80th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
44.18
🌀 Hurricane
93.53
🔥 Wildfire
89.85
🌍 Earthquake
22.93
☀️ Drought
48.60
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