How long is the commute from Okeechobee, FL?
Workers who live in Okeechobee, FL take an average of 25.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.0% of workers drive alone to work.
6.8% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
2.8% work from home.
9.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.6 minutes (±4.6)
- Public transportation
- 6.8%
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Households without a car
- 9.9%
How people in Okeechobee get to work
| Means of transportation | Okeechobee | Okeechobee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.0% (±9.4 points) | 74.0% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±4.6 points) | 12.9% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.8% (±4.6 points) | 1.1% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.9% (±6.6 points) | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.8% (±2.4 points) | 6.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Okeechobee, the average commute is not measurably different from Okeechobee County (28.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Okeechobee, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Okeechobee County (1.1%).
It is also higher than in Florida (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Okeechobee County, Okeechobee ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 545 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Okeechobee
| Vehicles available | Okeechobee | Okeechobee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.9% (±5.7 points) | 4.7% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.2% (±9.1 points) | 37.1% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.1% (±7.2 points) | 42.0% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.8% (±6.7 points) | 16.3% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Okeechobee, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Okeechobee County (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Okeechobee
| Okeechobee | Okeechobee County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.8% (±2.4 points) | 6.6% (±1.7 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.3% (±5.6 points) | 92.4% (±2.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.3% (±7.0 points) | 84.4% (±2.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Okeechobee, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Okeechobee County (84.4%).
It is also lower than in Florida (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Okeechobee
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okeechobee | — | 25.6 minutes (±4.6) | — |
| Cypress Quarters | 1.3 mi | 49.6 minutes (±25.3) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor Creek | 3.0 mi | 31.0 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Indiantown | 25 mi | 28.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Port St. Lucie | 27 mi | 30.5 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
| Pahokee | 31 mi | 21.5 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| River Park | 31 mi | 29.4 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| White City | 31 mi | 21.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Pierce South | 31 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Port St. Lucie, FL (30.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Okeechobee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cypress Quarters | 49.6 minutes (±25.3) |
| 2 | Taylor Creek | 31.0 minutes (±6.0) |
| 3 | Okeechobee | 25.6 minutes (±4.6) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Okeechobee
How long is the average commute in Okeechobee?
Workers who live in Okeechobee, FL take an average of 25.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Okeechobee without a car?
9.9% of households in Okeechobee have no vehicle, and 6.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Okeechobee?
2.8% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Okeechobee worked from home, and 84.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Okeechobee city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Okeechobee city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Okeechobee city, Florida
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Okeechobee city, Florida (place:51200, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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