Okeechobee County Map, Florida
Explore the definitive interactive map and reference guide to Okeechobee County, Florida. With a population of 39,644 living across 774 square miles of land, Okeechobee County is one of 6 counties in the South Florida region. The county seat is Okeechobee, and the county carries the FIPS identifier 12093 in U.S. Census and USGS datasets.
Named for the massive lake on its southern border, Okeechobee is cattle and dairy country. The city of Okeechobee is one of the top freshwater bass-fishing destinations in the U.S.
Okeechobee County at a glance
A concise reference summary of Okeechobee County's key statistics — useful for research, real estate, relocation, travel planning, GIS workflows, journalism, and civics education.
- Official name
- Okeechobee County
- County seat
- Okeechobee
- FIPS code
- 12093
- Region
- South Florida
- Established
- 1917
- Named for
- Lake Okeechobee — 'big water' in Hitchiti.
- Land area
- 774 sq mi
- Water area
- 118 sq mi
- Total area
- 892 sq mi
- Population (2020)
- 39,644
- Population density
- 51 / sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
Where is Okeechobee County, Florida?
Okeechobee County is located in the South Florida region of Florida, one of 67 counties that make up the state. Its county seat, Okeechobee, is the administrative hub — home to the courthouse, county commission chambers, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, and clerk of the circuit court.
The county spans a total of 892 square miles — 774 of land and 118 of water — and operates on Eastern Time. Federal agencies including the U.S. Census Bureau, USGS, and FEMA reference the county by its FIPS code, 12093, in datasets, boundary files, and hazard mapping.
Okeechobee County shares borders with 7 neighboring counties: Osceola County, Indian River County, St. Lucie County, Martin County, Palm Beach County, Glades County, Highlands County. Use the interactive map above to explore where those boundaries meet or jump directly to any neighboring county page for a side-by-side comparison.
Okeechobee County geography & landscape
Flat prairie draining into Lake Okeechobee, the Kissimmee River (recently restored to a meandering channel), and the northern shore of the lake.
The county's overall footprint — 774 square miles of land plus 118 square miles of water — places it in the mid-range of Florida's 67 counties by area. Elevation across most of Florida is modest, and land-use, drainage basins, and habitat corridors defined by state and federal agencies (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Water Management Districts) shape how growth and conservation coexist here.
Economy & industry in Okeechobee County
Cattle (Larson Ranch is one of the state's largest), dairy, sod, sugarcane (in adjacent counties), and bass-fishing tourism.
Employment, tax base, and land use in Okeechobee County reflect its location in South Florida and its position in the state's middle tier of population. Economic development authorities, chambers of commerce, and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity publish updated employer and workforce data for the county on their portals.
History of Okeechobee County
Split from four surrounding counties in 1917. Fort Drum dates to the Second Seminole War.
Established in 1917, Okeechobee County is one of Florida's modern counties. Its boundaries, seat, and government have evolved through territorial, statehood, Reconstruction, and modern eras — a lineage documented by the Florida Historical Society, the State Archives of Florida, and the Okeechobee County Historical Commission or equivalent local body.
Tourism & things to do in Okeechobee County
Lake Okeechobee bass fishing, the Kissimmee River, the Okee-tantie recreation area, and the annual Okeechobee Music Festival.
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a longer stay, or a day drive from a neighboring county, Okeechobee County offers a mix of natural, cultural, and community attractions tied to its South Florida identity. For the latest hours, admission fees, and seasonal events, check the county's official tourism development council and the Florida State Parks portal (floridastateparks.org).
Cities, towns & communities in Okeechobee County
Okeechobee County contains the following incorporated cities, towns, and notable census-designated places. Each municipality provides local services, zoning, and police protection within the broader county jurisdiction. Use the ZIP code lookupto jump between Florida counties instantly.
Getting to Okeechobee County
Access routes and regional transportation infrastructure serving Okeechobee County.
- US-98
- US-441
- US-27
- SR-70
- SR-710
- Okeechobee County Airport
Okeechobee County GIS, parcel & boundary data
Okeechobee County's authoritative boundary lines, parcel data, zoning layers, flood zones, and land-use inventories are maintained by county government and state agencies. Use the official links in the sidebar for parcel lookups, appraiser searches, and record requests. For statewide GIS, the Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection publish downloadable layers keyed to FIPS 12093.
You can download this county's outline as SVG, PNG, or a printable PDF factsheet using the export tools in the sidebar — perfect for reports, presentations, classroom handouts, or planning documents.
Frequently asked about Okeechobee County
Population figures reflect the U.S. Census Bureau 2020 decennial count with ACS 5-year updates where noted. Land and water areas come from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line boundary files. Highway designations use Florida Department of Transportation route inventories. County establishment dates and namesakes are drawn from the Florida Association of Counties and State Archives of Florida. See our methodology page.
Nearby Florida counties
Counties that share a border with Okeechobee County. Click any to view its map, seat, cities, and full guide.