Southeast Arcadia, Florida
Southeast Arcadia is a community of 7,555 people in DeSoto County, Florida.
Why visit Southeast Arcadia
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Arcadia Historic District and Johnson-Smith House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 47°F.
Weather in Southeast Arcadia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Southeast Arcadia
Southeast Arcadia is a census-designated place (CDP) in DeSoto County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,299 at the 2020 census, down from 6,554 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Arcadia, FL Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Southeast Arcadia, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Arcadia Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Arcadia, Florida
Johnson-Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
House in Arcadia, Florida
Micajah T. Singleton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Creation Adventures Museum
Museum · 2.8 mi
Creationist museum in Arcadia, Florida, U.S
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes6
the Florida Farmhouse
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
103 West Oak Street, Arcadia
Su off; Tu-We 07:00-14:00; Th-Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 13:00-17:00
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship15
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Healthcare2
Map of Southeast Arcadia
56 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°F | 47°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 76°F | 50°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 80°F | 53°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 84°F | 58°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 89°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 69°F | 9.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 8.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 72°F | 8.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 70°F | 7.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 64°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 80°F | 56°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 75°F | 51°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Arcadia Hcn (3 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
DeSoto County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Arcadia 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Harbour Heights 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Cleveland 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Charlotte Harbor 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Port Charlotte 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Zolfo Springs 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- North Port 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Charlotte Park 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Punta Gorda 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Wauchula 25 mi north, about 40 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
- Desoto Courthouse, Fl295 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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