Fort Pierce South, Florida
Fort Pierce South is a community of 5,028 people in St. Lucie County, Florida.
Why visit Fort Pierce South
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Touchstar Cinemas - Sabal Palms, Jules Frere House, Arcade Building and Becker Preserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 53°F.
Weather in Fort Pierce South
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fort Pierce South
Fort Pierce South is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Lucie County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fort Pierce South had a population of 5,209. It is part of the Port St. Lucie Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Fort Pierce South, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks14
Jules Frere House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
2404 Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Pierce
Arcade Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Florida, United States
Boston House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Non-profit organization in the USA
Captain Hammond House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Moores Creek Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Old Fort Pierce City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Rathaus in Florida, United States of America
Old Fort Pierce Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Post office in Florida, United States of America
Old St. Anastasia Catholic School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic church in Florida, United States
St. Lucie High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
High school in Florida, United States
Sunrise Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Movie theater in Fort Pierce, Florida, United States
Zora Neale Hurston House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Heritage site, home of Zora Neale Hurston
A. E. Backus Gallery & Museum
Museum · 3.5 mi
Art museum in Fort Pierce, Florida
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Becker Preserve
Hiking and trails · 0.8 mi
Hiking Trails, Observation areas, Canoeing/kayaking. Nature Center and Exhibits, Primitive campling
3398 Selvitz Rd, Fort Pierce
sunrise - sunset
Old Fort Pierce Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
United States historic site in Florida
Restaurants and cafes3
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi
5550 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce
Mo-Fr 04:30-22:00; Sa 05:00-22:00; Su 05:00-21:30
Churches and places of worship18
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 0.8 mi
2525 South 25th Street, Fort Pierce
Bible Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.7 mi
4401 South 25th Street, Fort Pierce
Fairlawn Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.3 mi
3003 Rhode Island Avenue, Fort Pierce
Indian River Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.1 mi
2499 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce
Saint Cyril and Methodius Byzantine Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.5 mi
1002 Bahama Avenue, Fort Pierce
Saint Marks Catholic Church Convent
Church · Catholic · 1.0 mi
1924 Zephyr Avenue, Fort Pierce
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.1 mi
2900 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce
Trinity Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.6 mi
2011 South 13th Street, Fort Pierce
First Church of the Nazarene of Fort Pierce
Church · 1.8 mi
611 Gardenia Avenue, Fort Pierce
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie
School · 2.7 mi
1100 Delaware Ave, Fort Pierce
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet
School · 3.6 mi
1801 Panther Ln, Fort Pierce
Healthcare2
Map of Fort Pierce South
84 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 53°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 74°F | 55°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 77°F | 58°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 81°F | 64°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 69°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 73°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 74°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 75°F | 7.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 74°F | 8.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 70°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 78°F | 62°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 74°F | 56°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ft Pierce Hcn (2 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
St. Lucie County has had 26 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
Treasure Coast International Airport (FPR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Fort Pierce 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- White City 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Fort Pierce North 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Indian River Estates 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- River Park 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Port St. Lucie 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Lakewood Park 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Hutchinson Island South 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Florida Ridge 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- South Beach 12 mi north, about 19 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- JulesFrereHouse, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moores Creek Bridge Fort Pierce Florida, Clayton Kern, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Ft.PierceOldCityHall, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OldSt.AnastasiaCatholicSchool, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OldFt.PiercePostOffice, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ft Pierce FL Old Fort Park01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ArcadeBuildingFt.Pierce, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SunriseTheater, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BostonHouse, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic-Captain-Hammond-House-11-9-12, K. Colando, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ZoraNealeHurstonHouse, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St.LucieHighSchool, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Pierce FL St Lucie County Regional History Center01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ft Pierce FL Backus Gallery-Museum01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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