Okeechobee County

FL · Pop. 174,250 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Okeechobee County is a mixed county in FL with a population of approximately 174,250.

$/Acre: $16,766

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 311 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 292.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.68%

Combined Sales Tax6.68%

Cost of Living Index103.8

Median Household Income$65,053

Poverty Rate20.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$16,766

Median Home Price$818K

Acres for Sale661

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season311 days

Annual Rainfall61.9 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low56°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,948 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)391 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K518

Property Crime /100K405

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyWeak