Clewiston is a city in Hendry County, Florida, United States. Its location is 80 miles (130 km) northwest of Fort Lauderdale on the Atlantic coastal plain. The population was 7,327 at the 2020 census, up from 7,155 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city in the Clewiston micropolitan area. The city is located on the south bank of Lake Okeechobee, and the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail (LOST) passes through the edge of the city. It is home to the Clewiston Museum and the Dixie Crystal Theatre. The area has been home to Seminole tribe members and sugar plantations, with the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Indian Museum located 32 miles (51 km) south of the city.

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How Clewiston ranks

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#8Cheapest rent in FL #79Shortest commute in FL #135Most affordable in FL All FL rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code33440

Area code863

Living in Clewiston

Housing in Clewiston

$254K≈ same as a year ago Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Clewiston home is worth about $254,000, about the same as a year ago, 32% below the Florida typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Clewiston

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Clewiston's police department reported only 2023 and 2024, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Clewiston 1.5

Florida 2.6

U.S. 3.6

Property crime per 1,000

Clewiston 3.6

Florida 12.6

U.S. 17.7

FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Clewiston

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About one in 4 of Clewiston’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are LaBelle (10%), Belle Glade (6%) and South Bay (1%). Half commute less than 31 miles.

LaBelle

10%

Belle Glade

South Bay

Lakeland

26%Work in townlive and work in Clewiston 31 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 3,378Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Clewiston →

Health in Clewiston

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Health Grade C−

Healthier than 20% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 35% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Florida

1better than FL·11worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 2▼ 9 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 5▼ 2 close Mind 2▼ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

6.8%Fewer adults who have had cancerFL 9.1% · better 24.6%More older adults who have lost all their teethFL 12.7% · worse

Care nearby

Hendry Regional Medical CenterClewiston · 0.1 mi · ER · rural critical access

Florida Community Health Centers, Inc.- ClewistonClewiston · 0.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Clewiston · CMS · HRSAHealth in Clewiston →

Natural hazards in Clewiston

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding⚡ Lightning

8Does Clewiston flood?paid flood claims since 1998 9Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Clewiston

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Clewiston →

Climate in Clewiston

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Clewiston has warm winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 53°, and snow is almost unheard of.

77° / 55°Winter

85° / 62°Spring

92° / 73°Summer

86° / 67°Fall

How much snow does Clewiston get?Almost none.Rain & snow →Does it ever freeze?In about 54% of years.Frost →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Clewiston

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School Grade C-

The public schools Clewiston’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 84% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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DistrictHENDRYSchools7

Central Elementary School BElementary · Grades PK–5 · 547 students Westside Elementary School C+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 480 students Eastside Elementary School C+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 477 students Clewiston Middle School B-Middle · Grades 6–8 · 679 students Clewiston High School C-High · Grades 9–12 · 966 students Hendry Success AcademyHigh · Grades 6–12

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within FL. Ratings are from neighbors.