Okeechobee County
Love your Life on the Lake
If you love the great outdoors — swipe right for Okeechobee. Located at the heart of Florida, the county offers bountiful opportunities to enjoy its rustic charm, from bass fishing to bow hunting to boating, hiking and camping. The region is family friendly, too, with public and private K-12 education, several healthcare facilities including a hospital and an urgent care facility, and several parks and playgrounds.
- Outdoor Recreation
- Living Here
- Work Here
Take in the Fresh Country Air
With an abundance of opportunities for freshwater fishing, hunting, and airboating, there’s always a way to keep the family entertained in Okeechobee County’s annual mid-seventies average temperatures. The region is situated next to the picturesque Lake Okeechobee — the second largest lake in the U.S. Wagon Wheel Horse Farm is also located in the county, offering horseback riding and other activities. And those looking for a more rustic experience can visit Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park with its miles of trails and wildlife for exploring.
Hitting All the Right Notes
Keep the bill collectors at bay with lower costs on most daily and monthly expenses in Okeechobee County. Whether it’s the median housing prices that are an average of 47% lower than the national average, the comprehensive care from HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital or the choices for K-12 education, the county offers peace of mind without breaking the bank. Want access to the city and coast? You can easily reach low crowd metropolitans and beaches like Vero Beach and Sebastian in just over an hour.
Plentiful Opportunity
Working in Okeechobee County offers plenty of opportunity in agriculture, manufacturing and more. Family-oriented businesses such as Syfrett Feed Company and Domer’s Steel Fabricators are integral to the community, strengthening the region’s economy for more than a century. And if you’re interested in opening your own small business, the Okeechobee County Chamber of Commerce offers a range of resources from networking events to workshops to business advocacy.