Okeechobee County Map, Florida
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Okeechobee County, Florida
No, Okeechobee County isn’t all swamp. But it has plenty of it. This inland county centers around massive Lake Okeechobee, Florida’s “liquid heart.” The city of Okeechobee serves as the county seat, a small town with a big fishing reputation.
You won’t find beaches here, but airboat rides are a popular attraction. Cattle ranches stretch across the northern part of the county. The annual Speckled Perch Festival celebrates the area’s fishing heritage. You’ll see more cowboys than tourists in these parts.
The lake’s levee offers miles of hiking and biking trails. Okeechobee County moves at its own pace, far from the coastal hustle. It’s where bass fishing is practically a religion and the nightlife consists of stargazing.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Okeechobee County |
| County Seat | Okeechobee |
| Population | Approximately 42,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Okeechobee, Buckhead Ridge, Glades County (partial) |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. 441, State Road 70 |
| FIPS Code | 12-093 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 769 square miles (land: 685 sq mi, water: 84 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Indian River County (Northeast), Martin County (East), St. Lucie County (East), Glades County (Southwest), Hendry County (Southwest), Highlands County (West), Palm Beach County (Southeast), Polk County (Northwest), Osceola County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Florida |
| Coordinates | 27.2379° N, 80.8286° W |
| Etymology | Named after Lake Okeechobee, with “Okeechobee” derived from a Native American term meaning “big water” |
| Major Landmarks | Lake Okeechobee, Kissimmee River, Okeechobee Battlefield Park |
| Website | Okeechobee County Website |
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