Why visit Rio
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 31 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Old Roosevelt Bridge, Saint Joseph College of Florida, Stuart Heritage Museum and Krueger House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 56°F.
Weather in Rio
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rio
Rio is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Martin County, Florida, United States. The population was 980 at the 2020 census. Rio is pronounced locally as if it were spelled "Rye-oh". It is part of the Port St.
From the Wikipedia article Rio, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Old Roosevelt Bridge
Bridge · 1.4 mi
Bridge in Florida, United States of America
Museums and landmarks9
Stuart Heritage Museum
Museum · 1.3 mi
161 Southwest Flagler Avenue, Stuart
Mo-Su 10:00-15:00; PH closed
Krueger House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Stuart, Florida
Lyric Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Movie theater in Stuart, Florida, United States
Mount Elizabeth Archeological Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Archaeological site in Florida
Old Martin County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
County courthouse in Stuart, United States of America
Tuckahoe
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
House in Martin County, Florida
Stuart Welcome Arch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
Haney Creek Park Nature Trails & Dog Park
Hiking and trails · 1.1 mi
391 Northwest Baker Road, Stuart
Audubon of Martin County
Hiking and trails · 1.5 mi
621 Southeast Palm Beach Road, Stuart
Central Marine Marina
Marina and boat launch · 0.8 mi
200 Northwest Alice Street, Stuart
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes31
Luna Italian Cuisine
Restaurant · Italian · 1.3 mi
49 Southwest Flagler Avenue, Stuart
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Osceola Street Cafe
Cafe · American · 1.3 mi
26 Southwest Osceola Street, Stuart
Mo 06:00-15:00; Tu-Fr 06:00-15:00, 17:30-22:00; Sa 08:00-15:00,...
Pepe & Sale
Restaurant · Italian · 1.3 mi
101 Southeast Ocean Boulevard, Stuart
Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00
Sailor's Return
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.3 mi
625 Southwest Anchorage Way, Stuart
Su-Th 11:30-23:59; Fr-Sa 11:30-01:00
Uncle Giuseppe's
Restaurant · Italian · 1.0 mi
751 Northwest Federal Highway, Stuart
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:30; Su 12:00-20:30
Pelican Cafe
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
351 Southwest Flagler Avenue, Stuart
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Nov Th[4] closed; Dec 25 closed
Spritz City Bistro
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
61 Southwest Osceola St
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 09:00-22:00
Dune Dog Cafe
Restaurant · Burger, Barbecue, Wings · 1.5 mi
421 Southwest Federal Highway, Stuart
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Fantini's 'New Haven Style' Apizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
1560 Northwest Federal Highway, Stuart
19 more on the map.
History
Rio proper was platted as "Rio St. Lucie", but the post office established on March 24, 1893, was called "Rio San Lucie". On December 1, 1897, the post office name was shortened to "Rio". The Rio post office was discontinued on March 15, 1902, with the area being taken over by the post office at Goslingville, which was located on the narrow peninsula just north of the present-day Roosevelt Bridge. On April 6, 1904, the Rio post office was reactivated and it continued until October 15, 1927, when it was added to the post office at Jensen, now known as Jensen Beach.
From the History section of Rio, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Inn Shepard's Park B & B
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
601 Southwest Ocean Boulevard, Stuart
The Harbor Inn & Marina
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
307 Northwest North River Drive, Stuart
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries33
Healthcare2
Map of Rio
119 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°F | 56°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 76°F | 59°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 66°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 71°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 74°F | 7.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 76°F | 8.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 75°F | 8.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 85°F | 72°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 80°F | 65°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 76°F | 60°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stuart (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
Martin County has had 28 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
Witham Field (SUA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Stuart 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Jensen Beach 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Palm City 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Port Salerno 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Port St. Lucie 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Hobe Sound 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Fort Pierce 16 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Jupiter Farms 20 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Limestone Creek 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Jupiter 22 mi south, about 35 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
- Stuart Heritage 002, Stephen B Calvert Clariosophic, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Leach Mansion frtview, x1987x ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- OldMartinCountyFlaCourthouse 012, Stephen B Calvert Clariosophic, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stuart FL Lyric Theatre01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stuart FL Burn Brae House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stuart Welcome Arch 007, Stephen B Calvert Clariosophic, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jensen Beach Christian Church 014, Stephen B Calvert Clariosophic, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OldRooseveltBridge10-19-2014, Ragestrike, Public domain
- St Lucie River from Stuart Riverwalk in Stuart FL, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Schooner Lily, Stuart, Florida, Branchc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DowntownStuart, Vasiliymeshko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stuart, FL, USA - panoramio, Colin Michaels, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Memorial Park (Stewart, Florida), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Water Tower (Stuart, Florida), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Osceola Street EB past St Lucie Avenue Stuart FL, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lyric Theatre (Stuart, Florida) 4, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shuffleboard Club (Stuart, Florida), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Band Shell (Stuart, Florida), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stuart, Florida (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stuart, Florida (2), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lyric Theatre (Stewart, Florida) 3, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brightline SCB-40 117 NB over St Lucie River in Stuart FL, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FEC SD40-2 703 SB over St Lucie River in Stuart FL, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bandstand (Stuart, Florida), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Martin County Courthouse (Stuart, Florida), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stuart, FL, USA - panoramio (1), Colin Michaels, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stuart Sailfish Fountain, Mitch Kloorfain, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lyric Theatre sidewalk of stars, Lea Shanley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Lyric Theatre, Jaredzweben, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lyric Theatre Detail 2, Lea Shanley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lyric Theatre Detail, Lea Shanley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Lucie River Bridge - roadway view during drawbridge opening (2017), BBT609, CC BY 2.0
- Lyric Theatre (Stewart, Florida) 2, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lyric Theatre (Stuart, Florida) 1, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
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