Eviction Risk Score
Elevated
#29
of 67 FL counties
2.7 / 10
#29 of 67 counties in Florida for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Okeechobee County, Florida Eviction Risk: Low
3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Okeechobee (3.1) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score2.6/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked3municipalities
Census tracts12scored
Population12kLiving in 3 cities
Income spent on rent30.3%avg renter household
Average rent$1,303/ month
How Okeechobee County ranks in Florida
Cost of living
High
#11
of 51 states (statewide)
103.4 index
Florida ranks #11 of 51 states on overall cost of living (3.4% more expensive than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
High
#9
of 51 states (statewide)
122.1 index
Florida ranks #9 of 51 states on housing services (22.1% more expensive than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Elevated
#28
of 67 FL counties
35.0% of income
#28 of 67 counties in Florida on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Okeechobee County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Okeechobee | 5,479 | 2.3 | 24.2% | $1,061 | Rep |
| 002 | Taylor Creek | 4,457 | 2.9 | 29.9% | $1,563 | Rep |
| 003 | Cypress Quarters | 1,697 | 3.1 | 51.0% | $1,403 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Okeechobee County spans 3 cities serving approximately 11,633 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.6/10. The county voted Republican by 44.4 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
Peer counties in Florida
Peer county
Putnam County eviction risk
2.8
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 17.8K
Peer county
Madison County eviction risk
2.6
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 5.5K
Peer county
Bradford County eviction risk
2.8
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 7.3K
Peer county
DeSoto County eviction risk
2.9
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 15.3K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Okeechobee County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Okeechobee County
Q1
What does the 2.6/10 county-average mean?
The 2.6/10 county-average is a population-weighted mean of 3 municipal landlord-risk scores. The internal range is 2.3 to 3.1.
Q2
What share of Okeechobee County households rent?
About 39.5% of occupied units in Okeechobee County are renter-occupied, per ACS 2023 5-year data.
Q3
How fast is eviction in Okeechobee County?
Eviction timeline runs at the state level under Florida eviction laws statute. See the Florida eviction laws eviction-process guide for state-specific timelines.