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Living in Okeechobee

Okeechobee is a city in the United States. The city had 19 schools in 2026. There were 48 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, Okeechobee had a population of 5,479. In July 2026, median household income was US$57,044 a year.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Okeechobee?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Okeechobee.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,061 per month, while the median home value was US$197,700 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 55.1%, and the vacancy rate was 9.68% in July 2026. 43.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Okeechobee yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,061/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent43.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct9.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,414 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Median monthly rent932.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

9.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 561 people of 5,811 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Okeechobee is 3.1%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Okeechobee 3.1%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd57,044 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct68.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct84.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct0.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct14.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct2.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary3,177 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)16Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,216 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov7Official
Unemployment rate3.07 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Okeechobee. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Okeechobee. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct85.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools19 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count11Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct25.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents48 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate3,971 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Okeechobee when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesOkeechobee highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Okeechobee highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,195San Jose3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents226.4 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute25.62 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct4.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct6.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct0.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportOBE3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official
Distance to nearest airport3 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Okeechobee. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Okeechobee.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Okeechobee average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND33°11°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Okeechobee average monthly precipitation, mm05010015020063547573105185150186184974859JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 23.56 · Feb 24.94 · Mar 27.94 · Apr 29.11 · May 31.39 · Jun 32.39 · Jul 33.33 · Aug 33.28 · Sep 32.28 · Oct 30.11 · Nov 26.83 · Dec 24.39 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 11.17 · Feb 12.67 · Mar 14.83 · Apr 17.78 · May 20.06 · Jun 22.89 · Jul 23.61 · Aug 23.78 · Sep 23.06 · Oct 19.89 · Nov 15.61 · Dec 12.78 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average temperature by monthJan 17.33 · Feb 18.78 · Mar 21.39 · Apr 23.44 · May 25.72 · Jun 27.67 · Jul 28.5 · Aug 28.56 · Sep 27.67 · Oct 25 · Nov 21.22 · Dec 18.56 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 62.74 · Feb 53.85 · Mar 75.18 · Apr 72.64 · May 105.4 · Jun 184.9 · Jul 149.9 · Aug 185.7 · Sep 183.6 · Oct 96.52 · Nov 48.01 · Dec 59.18 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M346.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M36.44 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm830.6 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul28.84 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature24.37 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan18.19 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Plymouth5,810 residentsBerryville5,813 residentsPortland5,813 residentsWindcrest5,809 residentsBright5,814 residentsEdinboro5,814 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Okeechobee residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport90.3%Foreign residents 9.7%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share4.14 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents561 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density553.2 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population5,811 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program15Official

Is Okeechobee a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker46%strong on work, weak on safety · range 35–57%
Skilled employee61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–71%
Student49%strong on education, weak on work · range 37–61%
Family55%strong on family, weak on cost · range 41–69%
Retirement46%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 32–60%
Foreign residents561 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population5,811 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent43.08 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent932.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,414 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary3,177 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd197,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes55.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour59.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad10.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct6.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct4.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct55.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct73 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct11.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct21.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct90.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus2,448 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct2.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct79.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Okeechobee?

The median gross salary is 3,216 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Okeechobee?

The unemployment rate is 3.07 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How many people live in Okeechobee?

The published population is 5,811 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Okeechobee?

561 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Okeechobee a good place to live?

Okeechobee may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Okeechobee, United States: rent, salary, jobs, safety [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/okeechobee/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  7. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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