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Okeechobee, Florida, in Okeechobee county, is 29 miles W of Port St. Lucie, Florida (center to center) and 109 miles N of Miami, Florida. The city is considered part of the Orlando metropolitan area. Okeechobee has a population of 5,376.
In Okeechobee, about 46% of adults are married.
Interestingly, Okeechobee is known for having more men than similar cities.
In 2000, Okeechobee had a median family income of $30,179.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Okeechobee ($11,850). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 66% of housing units in Okeechobee are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.
In Okeechobee, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Okeechobee to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
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| Portion of People Married |  | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | |  |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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