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Okeechobee, FL

Okeechobee, FL.

Population: 23,975 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$280,581
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+5.9%
5-year appreciation
+40.7%
10-year appreciation
+137.8%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$283,056
House Price Index
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
132 days
New listings (monthly)
27

Rents

Typical rent
$1,475/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
hurricane, lightning, strongWind, inlandFlooding, wildfire

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
75.0°F
Average high
84.0°F
Average low
67.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.3 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Okeechobee County Airport (OBE) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Treasure Coast International Airport (FPR) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
24
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+399 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Median annual property tax
$1,314
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
63.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,120
Average weekly wage
$855
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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