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Okeechobee, Florida · ZIP 34974

Okeechobee — ZIP 34974

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Okeechobee (34974) scores 75/100 — Good for Okeechobee. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $279K.

75OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index69/100
Avg math proficiency55%
Avg reading proficiency48%
Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index59/100
Typical home value$279K
Median rent$1,800/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$279K

Median Rent

$1,800/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

563

Violent Crime

115

Property Crime

448

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Okeechobee County, Florida (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
PEMAYETV EMAHAKV CHARTER OUR WAY SCHOOLPK–08299
77%
57%
EVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05737
57%
47%
OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08689
51%
42%
SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05475
49%
51%
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05571
43%
42%
OKEECHOBEE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAMKG–12No current enrollmentNot reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

23,994

Median Income

$53K

Homeownership

82%

Median Age

47.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 34974 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 34974 has a school score of 69/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 34974 is approximately $279K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 34974 in Okeechobee has an overall NeighborScore of 75/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.