Okeechobee, FL business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Okeechobee, FL micropolitan area.
- Population
- 42,3692024 est.
- Establishments
- 922CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
Okeechobee, FL at a glance
The Okeechobee, FL micropolitan area covers 1 county in Florida and had 42,369 residents in July 2024, up 6.9% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 681st of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 706th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Okeechobee County, FL | 42,369 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Okeechobee, FL
County Business Patterns counted 922 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 7,980 people in mid-March with $339.1 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 8.7 employees per establishment. 59.9% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are construction (152), retail trade (135), and health care and social assistance (105).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 152 | 623 | $27,929,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 135 | 1,958 | $69,927,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 105 | 1,516 | $81,099,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 102 | 456 | $14,516,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 67 | 423 (high noise) | $19,233,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 64 | 1,032 | $21,764,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 59 | 219 | $10,339,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 54 | 141 | $5,799,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 50 | 317 | $22,330,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 38 | 197 | $11,122,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 32 | 296 | $17,263,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 17 | 319 | $16,147,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 17 | 266 | $11,219,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 13 | 23 | $1,278,000 |
| Information (51) | 8 | 76 | $3,719,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 4 | 86 | $2,681,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
Business density and team size in Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee, FL has 21.8 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 11.5% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 8.7 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $42,496 (37.8% below the U.S. $68,342). 59.9% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 1.8% have 50 or more. Most establishments are far smaller than the average suggests, so it pays to price a phone plan at the headcount you actually have rather than the average.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 551 | 59.9% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 175 | 19.0% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 111 | 12.1% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 66 | 7.2% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 17 | 1.8% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Okeechobee, FL
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 60 have a published Census count in Okeechobee, FL. The largest are landscaping services (34), physician practices (32), and full-service restaurants (26). Relative to population, site preparation contractors are the most over-represented: 47.2 per 100,000 residents against 12.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping services | 34 | 222 | 6.5 |
| Physician practices | 32 | 184 | 5.8 |
| Full-service restaurants | 26 | 401 | 15.4 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 21 | 84 | 4.0 |
| Site preparation contractors | 20 | 60 | 3.0 |
| Electrical contractors | 16 | 99 | 6.2 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 16 | 57 | 3.6 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 15 | 374 | 24.9 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 14 | — | — |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 13 | 89 | 6.8 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 13 | 297 | 22.8 |
| Finish carpentry contractors | 11 | 53 | 4.8 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 11 | 48 | 4.4 |
| General automotive repair shops | 11 | 42 | 3.8 |
| Law offices | 10 | 30 | 3.0 |
| Residential remodelers | 9 | — | — |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 9 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 9 | 88 | 9.8 |
| Dental offices | 8 | 89 | 11.1 |
| Painting and wall covering contractors | 8 | — | — |
| Other personal and household goods repair shops | 8 | — | — |
| Child day care services | 8 | 181 | 22.6 |
| Veterinary clinics | 7 | 64 | 9.1 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 7 | 57 | 8.1 |
| Chiropractic offices | 6 | 17 | 2.8 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Okeechobee, FL area
The area's named cities and towns have 17 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 863 has the most (100%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 863 | 17 | 100% | Eastern |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okeechobee, FL | 5,731 | 863 | 17 |
Phone costs for a typical Okeechobee, FL business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Okeechobee, FL, 9 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $270.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $224.55, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. Callata comes to $179.00 a month for 9 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $179.00 | $2,148.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $171.00 | $2,052.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $207.00 | $2,484.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $224.55 | $2,694.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $243.00 | $2,916.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Okeechobee, FL
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Okeechobee, FL is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Okeechobee, FL?
863, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Okeechobee, FL area?
922 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Okeechobee, FL?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 9-person team that is $179.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $224.55 a month (checked September 28, 2026).