Indian River Shores, Florida
Indian River Shores is a town of 4,386 people in Indian River County, Florida, founded in 1953.
Why visit Indian River Shores
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 5 parks and trails, 4 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Merrill P. Barber Bridge, Wabasso Bridge, Grand Harbor - River Course and Loggerhead Marina Vero Beach.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 54°F.
Weather in Indian River Shores
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Indian River Shores
Indian River Shores is a town in Indian River County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town has a population of 4,241. Located on Orchid Island, a barrier island separating the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon, Indian River Shores is situated along the oceanfront directly north of Vero Beach.
From the Wikipedia article Indian River Shores, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Merrill P. Barber Bridge
Bridge · 4.0 mi
Concrete bridge in Florida, United States
Wabasso Bridge
Bridge · 4.0 mi
Bridge in Florida, United States of America
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes4
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.9 mi
5280 US 1, Vero Beach
Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-24:00; Su 05:00-23:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Indian River Virtual Instruction Program
School · 4.4 mi
6055 62Nd Lane, Vero Beach
Healthcare2
Map of Indian River Shores
36 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
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 (4 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, 4 miles away.
- Winter Beach 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Gifford 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Wabasso Beach 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Vero Beach 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Wabasso 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Vero Beach South 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Sebastian 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- West Vero Corridor 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Florida Ridge 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Vero Lake Estates 9 mi west, about 14 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
- Wabassobridge, R. Scully / Scullybob at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barber Bridge and Royal Palm Pointe, Mackenziecerjan, CC BY-SA 4.0
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