Pahokee, Florida
Pahokee is a city of 5,609 people in Palm Beach County, Florida, founded in 1922.
Why visit Pahokee
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark and 1 park or trail in and around town.
Highlights include Pahokee High School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 57°F.
Weather in Pahokee
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About Pahokee
Pahokee is a city located on the south-eastern shore of Lake Okeechobee in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 5,524 in the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Pahokee, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
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Pahokee High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Place in Florida listed on National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping1
History
Pahokee was incorporated in 1922. The name "Pahokee" means "grassy waters" in the Creek language. Local residents refer to Pahokee as "The K" which is a part of "the Muck" and is known for the mineral-rich dark soil in which sugar cane, citrus fruits, and corn are grown by agribusinesses. In the 1930s, it was known as the "Winter Vegetable Capital of the World".
The city was severely affected, as were the other communities to the south of the lake, by the 1928 Okeechobee hurricane. Hurricane Wilma, in 2005, destroyed a newly built marina.
From the History section of Pahokee, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary
School · 3.4 mi
37000 Main St, Canal Point
Healthcare1
Map of Pahokee
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°F | 57°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 77°F | 59°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 80°F | 62°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 85°F | 66°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 89°F | 70°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 75°F | 8.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 76°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 76°F | 9.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 76°F | 8.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 87°F | 72°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 81°F | 65°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 77°F | 60°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Canal Pt Usda (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
Palm Beach 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
Palm Beach County Glades Airport (PHK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Belle Glade 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Clewiston 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Indiantown 19 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- Harlem 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- The Acreage 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Loxahatchee Groves 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- Wellington 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Royal Palm Beach 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
- Jupiter Farms 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
- Palm Beach Gardens 31 mi east, about 49 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
- Pahokee FL old St Marys Catholic Church03, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pahokee Water Tower, Yanjipy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pahokee - Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, RicoRico, CC BY 4.0
- Pahokee FL High School01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ThrinaxYoungPlant, CoolGuySlate, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palm Beach County, FL, USA - panoramio (34), William “Patrick” Ma…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palm Beach County, FL, USA - panoramio (33), William “Patrick” Ma…, CC BY-SA 3.0
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