Indian River Estates, Florida
Indian River Estates is a community of 7,685 people in St. Lucie County, Florida.
Why visit Indian River Estates
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails and 4 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Captain Hammond House and Savannas Preserve State Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 57°F.
Weather in Indian River Estates
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Indian River Estates
Indian River Estates is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Lucie County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Indian River Estates had a population of 6,584. It is part of the Port St. Lucie Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Indian River Estates, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Captain Hammond House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes4
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries24
Map of Indian River Estates
39 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73°F | 57°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 74°F | 60°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 77°F | 63°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 68°F | 2.8 in |
| May | 84°F | 72°F | 4.8 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 76°F | 7.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 77°F | 5.9 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 77°F | 7.9 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 76°F | 9.2 in |
| Oct | 85°F | 73°F | 5.8 in |
| Nov | 79°F | 66°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 75°F | 61°F | 2.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Nettles Is (7 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, 11 miles away.
- White City 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- River Park 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Fort Pierce South 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Fort Pierce 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Hutchinson Island South 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Port St. Lucie 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Jensen Beach 8 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Fort Pierce North 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- North River Shores 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Stuart 12 mi south, 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): 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
- Historic-Captain-Hammond-House-11-9-12, K. Colando, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tree by a pond - panoramio, sektrex, CC BY 3.0
- Vedic Cultural Society Hindu Temple in Fort Pierce, Florida 02, Kiran891, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vedic Cultural Society Hindu Temple in Fort Pierce, Florida 01, Kiran891, CC BY-SA 4.0
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