Okeechobee

City in Okeechobee County, Florida

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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.

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, FL population

Okeechobee had 5,254 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,254
Density1,295 per sq mi (500 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Okeechobee at a glance

StateFlorida (FL)
CountyOkeechobee County
TypeCity
Population5,254 (2020)
Land area4.06 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Water area0.10 sq mi (0.26 km²)
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates27.2416° N, 80.8293° W
ZIP code34974
Official websitecityofokeechobee.com
Census code (GEOID)1251200

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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