Okeechobee County, Florida
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 88/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Across all 3 ZIP codes in Okeechobee County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.
How Okeechobee County Compares
How Okeechobee County Compares
Okeechobee County scores 15 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 20 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.1 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 15.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,527, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.283% avg pipe failure probability
47% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,527
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
20,708 housing units in Okeechobee County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Okeechobee County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Okeechobee County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Okeechobee County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Okeechobee County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Okeechobee Utility Authority | 20,000 | 306 |
| 2 | Okeechobee Correctional Inst | 1,700 | 306 |
| 3 | Ancient Oaks Rv Resort | 745 | 306 |
| 4 | Blue Cypress Golf ; Rv Park | 418 | 306 |
| 5 | Kissimmee River Fishing Resort | 200 | 306 |
9 total water systems serve Okeechobee County.
All ZIP Codes in Okeechobee County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Okeechobee County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34973 | Okeechobee | 97 | A | 102 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 34972 | Okeechobee | 83 | B | 102 (1 health) | $193K |
| 3 | 34974 | Okeechobee | 83 | B | 102 (1 health) | $163K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Okeechobee County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Okeechobee County in Florida covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (88/100).
3 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.