Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (1) F
Brahman
Cinema
Food and Drink (8) F
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
ABC Liquor
Beverages
Blimpie Subs
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (2) F
Aldi
Grocery Store
La Fiesta Supermarket
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (3) C-
Okeechobee Kiwanis Park
Park
Cliff Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area
Park
Shops (1) F
La Placita Supermarket
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Asian Market
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 7.3% take public transportation in Okeechobee.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations
F
Okeechobee
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.3%
B
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Okeechobee is 93/100 - which is 5% lower than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime C+

Okeechobee crime rates are 2,044 per 100k, which is 12% higher than Florida
Property Crime
1,754 crimes per 100k
C
Violent Crime
290 crimes per 100k
B-
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employment C-

The median income in Okeechobee is $40,425 - which is 17% lower than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$40,425
F
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Okeechobee City Police Department
Police
Okeechobee Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Urgent Care Okeechobee
Doctor
Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office
Police
Okeechobee County Fire Rescue
Fire Station
Raulerson Hospital
Hospital
Treasure Island Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Okeechobee home prices are $138,700 - which is 17% lower than Florida
Home Price
$138,700
D
Home Appreciation Rate
26%
A+
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio)
B-
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schools C

The Okeechobee graduation rate is 60% - which is 28% lower than Florida
School Test Scores
48%
F
High School Grad. Rates
60%
F
Elementary Schools (24) A+
Okeechobee Christian Academy
Rock Solid Christian Academy
Okeechobee Virtual Instruction Program
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise
Okeechobee Virtual Instruction Program
Central Elementary School
Okeechobee Adventist Christian School
South Elementary School
Osceola Middle School
Peace Lutheran School
Yearling Middle School
North Elementary School
Okeechobee Achievement Academy
Everglades Elementary School
Seminole Elementary School
Cypress Juvenile Residential Facility
High Schools (12) A+
Okeechobee Christian Academy
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise
Okeechobee Virtual Instruction Program
Okeechobee High School
Okeechobee Achievement Academy
Cypress Juvenile Residential Facility
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ratings A-

Okeechobee has an overall rating of 79% from 9 reviews.
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User Surveys (9)
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Okeechobee Area Facts

  • Okeechobee has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Okeechobee crime rates are 12% higher than the Florida average
  • Cost of living in Okeechobee is 5% lower than the Florida average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Okeechobee? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Okeechobee Kiwanis Park
      Cliff Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area

      Entertainment

      Brahman

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Papa John's
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Wendy's
      Taco Bell
      Burger King
      ABC Liquor

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Okeechobee? Of all people who commute, 7.3% take public transportation in Okeechobee.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Okeechobee a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Urgent Care Okeechobee