The Town FilesClewiston, Florida
City in Hendry County · population 7,327 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $239,200
- Household income
- $57,222
- Jan low / Jul high
- 51° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 41.0
Clewiston is a city of 7,327 people in Hendry County, Florida. The median home is worth $239,200, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better transit than 89% of Florida towns.
How Clewiston ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clewiston is worth $239,200, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $57,222, which is more affordable than 61% of Florida towns. Median rent is $763 a month. 65.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clewiston | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $239,200 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $763 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $57,222 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 65.8% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Clewiston
| People | Clewiston | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.2% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.4% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.3% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 25.8% | — |
| Work from home | 1.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 22.0 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in Clewiston
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 51.0°F. About 46.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 116 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 2 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clewiston since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 13, 2004 about 0.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 25, 1992.
Severe weather in Hendry County since 1996
Hendry County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
Jobs and pay in Hendry County
Hendry County had 12,377 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,090 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Clewiston itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Public schools in Clewiston
6 public schools with 3,322 students, about 21.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLEWISTON HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 978 | 25.7 |
| CLEWISTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 635 | 18.7 |
| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 602 | 20.1 |
| EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 552 | 19.7 |
| WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 523 | 20.1 |
| MONTURA EARLY LEARNING CENTER | PK-PK | 32 | 16.0 |
Towns near Clewiston
- Montura, FL12.2 mi · 3,343 people · home $124,400
- South Bay, FL13.3 mi · 4,860 people · home $142,300
- Belle Glade, FL17.4 mi · 16,698 people · home $163,100
- Pahokee, FL17.7 mi · 5,524 people · home $152,300
- Port LaBelle, FL27.4 mi · 5,450 people · home $230,400
Clewiston questions
Is Clewiston, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clewiston scores better for retirees than 31% of Florida towns and quieter than 43%. 19.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.0).
How much does a house cost in Clewiston?
The median owner-occupied home in Clewiston is valued at $239,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,222, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $763 a month.
What is the weather like in Clewiston?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 51.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Clewiston get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clewiston since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 13, 2004. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)