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Okeechobee County, Florida: Overview and Facts

Original title: Okeechobee County, Florida - Wikipedia
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This document provides the foundational administrative and geographic data for Okeechobee County, which defines the jurisdiction for local government services, census reporting, and regional planning.

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Summary

This document provides a factual overview of Okeechobee County, Florida, including its history, geography, population statistics, and administrative details. It serves as a general reference for the county's establishment, size, and regional classification.

Key Facts

  • Okeechobee County was incorporated on May 8, 1917.
  • The 2020 census recorded a population of 39,644, with a 2025 estimate of 42,608.
  • The county covers a total area of 892 square miles, consisting of 769 square miles of land and 123 square miles of water.
  • The county seat and largest city is Okeechobee.
  • The county is located in the Florida Heartland region and is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Port St. Lucie Combined Statistical Area.
  • The county is served by ZIP codes 34972, 34973, and 34974.
  • The area code for the county is 863.
  • The county is situated within Florida's 18th congressional district.
  • Historic buildings include the First United Methodist Church (1924), Freedman-Raulerson House (1923), and the Okeechobee County Courthouse (1926).

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Okeechobee County founded?
The county was incorporated on May 8, 1917.
What is the population of Okeechobee County?
As of the 2020 census, the population was 39,644, with an estimated population of 42,608 in 2025.
What is the county seat?
The is the city of Okeechobee.

Why It Matters

This document provides the foundational administrative and geographic data for Okeechobee County, which defines the jurisdiction for local government services, census reporting, and regional planning.

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Historic Building Construction

A cluster of significant historic buildings in the county seat were constructed in a short window between 1923 and 1926.

First United Methodist ChurchFreedman-Raulerson HouseOkeechobee County Courthouse

Connected Entities

locationOkeechobee County“The subject of the document.”Map →
organizationU.S. Census Bureau“Source of geographic and population data.”Map →
organizationOffice of Management and Budget“Designated the county's micropolitan statistical area in 2003.”Map →
locationFlorida“The state where the county is located.”Map →

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