Okeechobee
City in Okeechobee County, Florida

Okeechobee is a city in Okeechobee County, Florida, with 5,254 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cypress Quarters, 1.7 miles NE.
- 5,254residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.5 km²
- 1,295 / sq mipopulation density
- 34974ZIP code
About Okeechobee
Okeechobee (US: OH-kee-CHOH-bee) is a city in and the county seat of Okeechobee County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 US census, the city's population was 5,254.
Okeechobee is served by the Okeechobee County Airport.
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Living in Okeechobee
- Median household income
- $57,044
- Median home value
- $197,700
- Median rent
- $1,061/mo
- Median age
- 38.4
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Okeechobee had 5,254 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,254 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,295 per sq mi (500 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Okeechobee at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Okeechobee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,254 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.06 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.2416° N, 80.8293° W |
| ZIP code | 34974 |
| Official website | cityofokeechobee.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1251200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Okeechobee
- Cypress Quarters1.7 mi NE
- Taylor Creek3.0 mi SE
- Buckhead Ridge8.4 mi SW
- Indiantown25.2 mi SE
- Port St. Lucie27.2 mi E
- Canal Point29.1 mi SE
- Pahokee30.9 mi S
- River Park31.0 mi E
- White City31.3 mi E
- Fort Pierce South31.4 mi E
- Yeehaw Junction32.1 mi N
- Fort Pierce32.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Okeechobee
What county is Okeechobee in?
Okeechobee is in Okeechobee County, Florida.
What is the population of Okeechobee, FL?
5,254 people lived in Okeechobee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Okeechobee, FL?
The ZIP code of Okeechobee is 34974.
What is the elevation of Okeechobee?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Okeechobee?
Cypress Quarters (1.7 mi), Taylor Creek (3.0 mi), Buckhead Ridge (8.4 mi), Indiantown (25.2 mi), Port St. Lucie (27.2 mi).
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