The Town FilesOkeechobee County, Florida
40,816 people. The median home is worth $193,000 (typical Florida town: $331,600) and the median household earns $57,984.
Towns in Okeechobee County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okeechobee | 5,254 | $197,700 | $57,044 | 38.4 |
| Taylor Creek | 4,470 | $115,400 | $38,149 | 54.3 |
People and housing
| Okeechobee County | Typical Florida town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,000 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,082 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $57,984 | $71,140 |
| Median age | 40.8 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.0% | 11.3% |
Jobs and pay
12,349 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,406 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 122 storm events in Okeechobee County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Okeechobee County has been included in 35 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).