The Clewiston Area

Clewiston "America's Sweetest Town"
Clewiston is located in Central South Florida at the southern edge of Lake Okeechobee in Hendry County.

Clewiston Statistics

• City Population: 6,500 (year 2000) Zip Code Population: 19,000
• Located 60 miles east of Ft. Myers and 60 miles west of Palm Beach
• Median Resident Age: 31.9 years
• Median Household Income: $37,143 (year 2000)
• Median House Value: $81,000 (year 2000)

• Our location in tranquil, affordable Central South Florida offers a superior quality of life (www.cityofclewiston.org).


• Employees can choose from many attractive residential communities within an easy commute. Among them are Ft. Myers (www.cityftmyers.com) and Wellington (www.wellvillage.com).


• Visit us and experience the Florida lifestyle in Clewiston, where traditional Southern charm blends with 21st century convenience. The Clewiston Inn (www.clewistoninn.com), is only steps away from our main office and offers comfortable accommodations and a restaurant celebrated widely for its regional cuisine.


• In and around Clewiston, “America’s Sweetest Town”, swimming, boating, fishing, tennis, golf and other sports and leisure activities beckon.
  -Airboat tours (www.bigofishing.com)
  -Golfing (www.cityofclewiston.org)
  -Roland Martin’s Marina & Resort (www.rolandmartinmarina.com)
  -Hiking, biking, bird and wildlife viewing around Lake Okeechobee (www.saj.usace.army.mil/recreation)