ClewistonFlorida
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.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Clewiston
Clewiston is a close-knit town in southeastern Florida, home to 7,496 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Clewiston is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.5 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,666 residents per square mile.
📰 Clewiston News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Clewiston Unique
- The only place in America named Clewiston — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,496.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Clewiston
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Clewiston Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clewiston
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Clewiston
- Ahfachkee Day School
- CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- CLEWISTON HIGH SCHOOL
- CLEWISTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
- EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- MONTURA EARLY LEARNING CENTER
- WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Hendry Regional Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.