ZIP Code 34972, FL
Living in 34972
Bikeability30
Walkability38
Commute48
Public Transit16
Affordability95
Public Safety49
Airports67
Hospitals17
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation+594 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black12%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school29%
High school graduate38%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$3.7k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office14%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$106kMedian Home Value-$12k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$628Median Monthly Rent+$38 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home31%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity97%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas<1%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 34972
United States45
Florida50
Okeechobee County50
Property Crime in 34972
United States48
Florida57
Okeechobee County68
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 8 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 64 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 34972
Inland Flooding31
Tornado24
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 34972, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 34972, FL
Peace Lutheran School
18 miles, S
Okeechobee Adventist Christian School
19 miles, S
Rock Solid Christian Academy
20 miles, S
Anderson Academy
20 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 34972, FL
Florida Institute of Technology-Online
43 miles, NE
Florida Institute of Technology
43 miles, NE
Webber International University
43 miles, NW
Warner University
47 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 34972, FL
Raulerson Hospital
18 miles, S
Highlands Regional Medical Center
31 miles, W
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
34 miles, E
Adventhealth Sebring
35 miles, W
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 34972, FL
Melbourne International Airport
45 miles, NE
Orlando International Airport
68 miles, N
Palm Beach International Airport
77 miles, SE
Punta Gorda Airport
77 miles, SW