Okeechobee, Florida
Okeechobee: City in Okeechobee County, Florida, United States
About
Okeechobee is a city located in the county of Okeechobee in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,621 and a population density of 521 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,662 inhabitants.
The city was created 189 years ago in 1834.
Quick Facts about Okeechobee
Population : | 5,662 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Florida (United States) |
County : | Okeechobee County |
Postal code : | 34972–34974 |
Phone Area Codes : | 863 |
Area : | 10.79 km2 |
Altitude : | 26 feet / 8 meters |
Capital city : | Okeechobee is capital of Okeechobee County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1835 (189 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 04:34:24 (25th November 2024) |
Density : | 525 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 0.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Okeechobee is located at 27°14'38"N 80°49'47"W (27.2439300, -80.8297800).
Okeechobee map
- Official Website
Official website of Okeechobee
Demographics
The population of Okeechobee increased by 0.72% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 5,621 | - | census |
2011 | 5,655 | 0.6% | estimation process |
2012 | 5,625 | -0.53% | estimation process |
2013 | 5,573 | -0.93% | estimation process |
2014 | 5,577 | 0.07% | estimation process |
2015 | 5,608 | 0.55% | estimation process |
2016 | 5,683 | 1.32% | estimation process |
2017 | 5,725 | 0.73% | estimation process |
2018 | 5,765 | 0.69% | estimation process |
2019 | 5,816 | 0.88% | estimation process |
2020 | 5,662 | -2.72% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Okeechobee
1 Lake Okeechobee Park
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2 Okeechobee KOA Resort
4276 US-441, Okeechobee, FL 34974, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park
33104 NW 192nd Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Flagler Park
55 SE 3rd Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34974, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Arnold's Wildlife Rehab Center
14895 NW 30th Terrace, Okeechobee, FL 34972, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Okeechobee
1 Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
700 S Parrott Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34974, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 McDonald's
401 E, SW Park St, Okeechobee, FL 34972, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Beef 'O' Brady's
608 S Parrott Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34974, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Burger King
604 NE Park St, Okeechobee, FL 34972, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
822 NW Park St, Okeechobee, FL 34972, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Okeechobee
1 Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lake Okeechobee
2200 US-441 SE, Okeechobee, FL 34974, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Hampton Inn Okeechobee - Lake Okeechobee
1200 FL-70 east, Okeechobee, FL 34972, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Best Western Lake Okeechobee
3975 US-441, Okeechobee, FL 34974, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Okeechobee, an IHG Hotel
3101 US Hwy 441 S, 3101 US-441, Okeechobee, FL 34974, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Travelodge Suites by Wyndham Lake Okeechobee
1527 US-441, Okeechobee, FL 34974, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Okeechobee
1 City Hall of Okeechobee
55 SE 3rd Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34974 ➦ Show Map
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2 Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
1835 US-441, Okeechobee, FL 34974, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Vocational Rehabilitation
209 SW Park St, Okeechobee, FL 34972, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Agriculture Consumer Services
1055 US-98, Okeechobee, FL 34972, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 USDA Service Center
452 US-98, Okeechobee, FL 34972, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Okeechobee (7)
People born in Okeechobee, including politician and United States Marine Gerald B. H. Solomon, Player of and Canadian football John Grace, football player Reggie Rembert, .
List
- Lonnie Pryor (American Football player) he was born in 22/02/1990
- Jonathon Crawford (American professional baseball pitcher) he was born in 01/11/1991
- C. Welborn Daniel (American politician) he was born in 12/06/1926
- Brandon Patty he was born in 11/11/1981
Schools in Okeechobee
College & universities near Okeechobee, FL
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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134608 | Indian River State College | Fort Pierce (FL) | 34981-5596 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Okeechobee, FL
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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OKE | Okeechobee | 801 North Parrott Avenue | RAIL |
SBG | Sebring | 601 East Center St | RAIL |
WPB | West Palm Beach | 201 South Tamarind Ave | RAIL |
DLB | Delray Beach | 345 South Congress Ave | RAIL |
Post offices near Okeechobee
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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Okeechob Post Office | Okeechobee (FL) | 34972 |
Other cities in Okeechobee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Okeechobee County , FL.
City Name | Population | Title |
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Taylor Creek | 4,348 | Census-designated place in Okeechobee County, Florida |
Cypress Quarters | 1,215 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Okeechobee distances to largest Florida cities