- Type of help
- Claims assistance
- Location
- Okeechobee
DAV service office documented by DAV Florida.
1201 N Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34972Tuesday 8:00 a.m.-noon and 1:00-4:00 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday 8:00 a.m.-noon.
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Okeechobee County, FL Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address
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Offices for Okeechobee County
Okeechobee County Veterans Services - Okeechobee
County veterans services
- Type of help
- Claims assistance
- Location
- Okeechobee
County veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the office for an appointment and ask what to bring.
1700 NW 9th Avenue, Suite C, Okeechobee, FL 34972Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Getting help in Okeechobee County
Okeechobee County Veterans Services - Okeechobee: Appointment only. Call 863-763-6950 and select option 5. DAV Service Office - Okeechobee: Call before travel. Confirm the service location, hours and appointment with the provider before traveling.
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Call (833) 387-1649Veterans in Okeechobee County
The ACS estimates about 2,640, give or take 349 civilian veterans in Okeechobee County.
Among Florida's 67 counties and equivalents, Okeechobee County ranks 46th by its estimated number of veterans.
| Measure | Okeechobee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 29 percent below the Florida share; below the national share. | 31 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 11 percent below the Florida share; below the national share. | 14 percent | 13 percent |
Veterans 75 and older in Okeechobee County number about 974, give or take 150; their 37 percent share is above Florida's 30 percent.
Veterans under 35 account for 2 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Okeechobee County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Women veterans account for 4 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Okeechobee County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Income, work and education in Okeechobee County
| Measure | Okeechobee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $36,811 ± $6,574 | $52,753 ± $469 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $32,049 ± $2,200 | $36,879 ± $115 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 15.1% ± 6.4 points | 7.6% ± 0.2 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 41.5% ± 6.1 points | 31.0% ± 0.3 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 60.8% ± 18.1 points | 71.2% ± 0.5 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 3.6% ± 8.7 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 84.9% ± 5.0 points | 95.9% ± 0.2 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 18.0% ± 7.0 points | 35.0% ± 0.4 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects slightly fewer veterans here by 2035; both years round to about 2,000. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA disability compensation in Okeechobee County
VA reports 892 veterans in Okeechobee County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 196 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 92 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 121 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 275 |
| 100 percent | 208 |
FY2019: 750 recipients. Change to FY2025: +142.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
VA home loans in Okeechobee County
In 2025, lenders reported 64 VA-backed home loans out of 681 home loans made in Okeechobee County (9.4% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $303,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
When they served
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 963, give or take 182) and between the Korean War and Vietnam eras (about 332, give or take 109).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA money in Okeechobee County
VA reported about $28.2 million in compensation and pension spending and about $26.0 million in medical care spending in Okeechobee County for FY2025.
Nearest VA locations
VA medical center
Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
7305 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33410-7417
New-patient wait for mental health: 13 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 22 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 63 miles in a straight line from the county center.
VA clinic
Okeechobee VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
1201 North Parrot Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34972-1936
New-patient wait for mental health: 11 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 20 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 10 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Vet Center
Melbourne Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
2098 Sarno Road, Melbourne, FL 32935
about 53 miles in a straight line from the county center.
VA regional benefit office
St. Petersburg VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
9500 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33744
about 119 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Okeechobee County is Orlando VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Orlando, FL, about 72 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Okeechobee County is Jupiter Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Jupiter, FL, about 56 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists St. Petersburg RO (station 317); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes
Nearest open VA national cemetery
South Florida National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
6501 S State Road 7 Lake Worth, FL 33449
561-649-6489
About 69.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery
Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Glennville (opens in a new tab)
8819 U.S. Hwy 301 Glennville, GA 30427
912-654-5398
About 322.1 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
This cemetery is in another state. State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules, which can include residency in that state.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
Cleanup and former military sites in Okeechobee County
Formerly Used Defense Sites
- Avon Park Army Airfield (opens in a new tab)
- CONNERS FIELD (opens in a new tab)
- HILOLO CAMERA ANX (opens in a new tab)
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
Veterans experiencing homelessness
On one night in January 2024, Hendry, Hardee, Highlands Counties CoC counted 30 veterans experiencing homelessness (0 sheltered, 30 unsheltered).
FL-517 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 1 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 561-422-8262. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Okeechobee County
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc.: 1-844-455-7783
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
Veterans treatment courts in Okeechobee County
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Okeechobee County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).
Cities and towns in Okeechobee County
- Okeechobee (city): about 5,479 residents
- Taylor Creek (unincorporated community): about 4,457 residents
- Cypress Quarters (unincorporated community): about 1,697 residents
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
Free tools and help
- VA disability calculator
- Back pay calculator
- Florida veteran benefits
- Claims guide
- Presumptive conditions
- Condition guides
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
Florida benefits
Qualifying Florida veterans with at least 10 percent disability may receive a $5,000 assessed value reduction.
Florida offers scholarships to eligible children and spouses of veterans with a 100 percent permanent and total service-connected disability.
Get ready for your appointment
- Your DD-214 or other discharge papers
- Any VA decision letters you have received
- Medical records you want to discuss
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Sources and method
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.
VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Okeechobee County
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Anamaria Pacheco
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Claims agent · Kissimmee · FL · About 49 miles away
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