Okeechobee County
FloridaFIPS 12093
Pop. 39,6441 HospitalSVI 0.96RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Okeechobee County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.6% | 11.2% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.1% | 35.9% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 17.5% | 14.4% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.2 | 5.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 12,549.338 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
18
Primary Care Physicians
43.4 per 100k
54
NPs & PAs
130.3 per 100k
18
Dentists
100
Hospital Beds
2.4 per 1,000
$14,712.1
Medicare Per Capita
2039.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Okeechobee County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 44.1% | — | |
| Depression | 19.8% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | — | |
| COPD | 11.2% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 18.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 9.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 5.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.2% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 28.2% | — | |
| Disability | 39.0% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 32.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | — | |
| Uninsured | 20.3% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.96
Socioeconomic Status0.95
Household Composition & Disability0.93
Minority Status & Language0.76
Housing Type & Transportation0.89
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Okeechobee County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Florida Raulerson Hospital | Okeechobee | 100 | Rural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.