Map of Okeechobee County, Florida

Okeechobee County (US: /oʊkiˈtʃoʊbi/) is a county located in the Florida Heartland region of the state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 39,644. The county seat is Okeechobee.

The County of Okeechobee comprises the Okeechobee, FL Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the MiamiFort LauderdalePort St. Lucie, FL Combined Statistical Area.

Okeechobee County overview:
Name:Okeechobee County
FIPS code:12-093
State:Florida
Founded:May 8, 1917
Named for:Lake Okeechobee
Seat:Okeechobee
Largest city:Okeechobee
Total Area:892 sq mi (2,310 km²)
Land Area:769 sq mi (1,990 km²)
Total Population:39,644
Population Density:52/sq mi (20/km²)
Time zone:UTC−5 (Eastern)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−4 (EDT)
Website:www.co.okeechobee.fl.us

Okeechobee County location map. Where is Okeechobee County?

Okeechobee County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Okeechobee County.
Location of Okeechobee County in the the United States.
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Location of Okeechobee County in Florida.

History

Okeechobee County was incorporated in 1917. It was named for Lake Okeechobee, which was itself named for the Seminole Indian words okee (water) and chobee (big).

Historic buildings

Historic buildings in Okeechobee County include:

  • First United Methodist Church, 1924
  • Freedman-Raulerson House, 1923
  • Okeechobee County Courthouse, 1926

Okeechobee County Road Map

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Street map of Okeechobee County, Florida. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 892 square miles (2,310 km), of which 769 square miles (1,990 km) is land and 123 square miles (320 km) (13.8%) is water.

Adjacent counties

Okeechobee County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Okeechobee County, Florida
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Okeechobee County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Okeechobee County, Florida
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Okeechobee County Outline Map

Outline Map of Okeechobee County, Florida
Okeechobee County outline map.
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