Florida Ridge, Florida
Florida Ridge is a community of 20,889 people in Indian River County, Florida.
Why visit Florida Ridge
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Alma Lee Loy Bridge, Hallstrom House, Judge Henry F. Gregory House and McKee Botanical Garden.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 54°F.
Weather in Florida Ridge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Florida Ridge
Florida Ridge is a census-designated place (CDP) in Indian River County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Florida Ridge had a population of 21,302.
From the Wikipedia article Florida Ridge, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area - Observation Deck
Scenic view · 1.1 mi
Inclined boardwalk to platform with bench. wooden, 16' according to signpost.
Museums and landmarks15
Hallstrom House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
1723 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach
Mo-Fr 13:00-16:00; Su[-1] 13:00-16:00
Judge Henry F. Gregory House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Vero Beach, Florida, listed on the NRHP in Indian River County
Maher Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Department store in Vero Beach, Florida
Old Indian River County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
County courthouse in Florida, United States of America
Old Vero Beach Community Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Community centre in Vero Beach, Florida
Osceola Park Historic Residential District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Royal Park Arcade
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic place in Florida, United States
Theodore Hausmann Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Vero Beach Diesel Power Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Power station in Florida, United States of America
Vero Railroad Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Railway station in Vero Beach, the United States of America
Vero Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Former movie theater in Vero Beach, Florida
Old Palmetto Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
McKee Botanical Garden
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Non-profit organization in the USA
350 US Highway 1, Vero Beach
Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Restaurants and cafes17
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Restaurant · Italian · 3.0 mi
1285 US Highway 1, Vero Beach
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 2.5 mi
940 US 1, Vero Beach
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:45-24:00; Su 10:45-23:00; Dec 25 off
Mrs. Mac's Fillin' Station
Diner · American · 2.5 mi
951 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach
Mo-We 07:00-14:30; Th-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 07:00-14:30
Smiley Riley's Ice Cream Lounge
Cafe · Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Gelato · 0.6 mi
774 US Highway 1, Vero Beach
Tu-Th 14:00-21:00; Fr 14:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Takara Steakhouse Sushi
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi, Hibachi · 3.0 mi
1335 US Highway 1, Vero Beach
Mo-Th 11:00-14:30, 16:30-22:00; Fr 11:00-14:30, 16:30-22:30; Sa...
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 2.0 mi
825 27th Avenue Southwest, Vero Beach
05:00-23:00
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast food · Bagel · 2.9 mi
1226 US 1, Vero Beach
Mo-Fr 05:30-14:00; Sa-Su 06:00-14:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 0.6 mi
754 South US 1, Vero Beach
Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-24:00; Su 05:00-23:00
5 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship14
Pioneer Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.6 mi
175 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach
Antioch Primitive Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.9 mi
1210 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.8 mi
2126 8th Street, Vero Beach
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare3
Vero Beach Emergency Room
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
660 South US 1, Vero Beach
Treasure Coast Community Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
1545 9th Street Southwest, Vero Beach
Map of Florida Ridge
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73°F | 54°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 75°F | 56°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 59°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 64°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 69°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 74°F | 6.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 75°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 76°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 75°F | 7.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 85°F | 70°F | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 80°F | 63°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 75°F | 58°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Vero Beach 4Se (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Indian River County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2022-12-13: Hurricane Nicole (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-08: Tropical Storm Nicole (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-09-29: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2022-09-24: Tropical Storm Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Vero Beach South 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Lakewood Park 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Vero Beach 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- West Vero Corridor 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Fort Pierce 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Sebastian 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Port St. Lucie 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Jensen Beach 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Palm City 29 mi south, about 46 min by car
- Palm Bay 31 mi northwest, about 50 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- HallstromHouse, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Hall of Giants, Robert Lawton, CC BY 2.5
- Vero Beach FL Gregory House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OldVeroBeachCommunityBuilding, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vero Beach FL Hausmann Estate dway01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RoyalParkArcadeVeroBeach, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vero Railroad Station, Robert Lawton, CC BY 2.5
- Brick house in the Osceola Park Historic Residential District, Dminvero, CC BY-SA 3.0
- VeroBeachDieselPowerPlant, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- IndianRiverCountyCourthouse, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- VeroTheatre, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MaherBuilding, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PuebloArcade, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- VeroBeachWoman'sClubVeroBeach, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OldPalmettoHotel, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vero Beach FL Museum of Art04, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 17thstreet, Scullybob at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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