Economy & Jobs — Okeechobee, Florida
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $57,044 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,909 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,221 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 33.8% |
| Retail | 14.1% |
| Public Admin | 10.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 44 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 26 |
| Gas Stations | 15 |
| Grocery Stores | 14 |
| Insurance Agencies | 14 |
| Fast Food | 14 |
| Convenience Stores | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Real Estate Offices | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
