Moving to Clewiston, Florida

A practical city guide for deciding whether Clewiston fits your life, planning the move, and settling in with fewer surprises.

Moving to Clewiston, Florida? Start with the local context that changes a relocation decision in Hendry County. With roughly 7,327 residents, Clewiston sits in Southwest Florida. Locally it's known as a sugar-industry company town on the southwest shore of Lake Okeechobee, known as 'America's Sweetest Town'. For relocators it's an agricultural community with older housing stock where practical trades like plumbing and AC repair see steady demand. Climate: tropical maritime — warm winters in the high 70s, summer highs around 90 with steady sea breezes, intense rainy season June through October. Before choosing a home, pay attention to Atlantic hurricanes, king tide saltwater intrusion, the highest property insurance rates in Florida. Local areas to put on your research list include Downtown Clewiston, Harlem. Use the guides, comparison tools, apartment research, and hurricane profile below before you narrow the move to an address.