Wabasso, Florida
Wabasso is a community of 1,467 people in Indian River County, Florida.
Why visit Wabasso
Townapedia lists 11 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Wabasso Bridge, The Dunes Course At Sandridge and The Lakes Course At Sandridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 54°F.
Weather in Wabasso
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wabasso
Wabasso is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Indian River County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Wabasso had a population of 1,627. It is located at the intersection of U.S. 1 and SR 510.
From the Wikipedia article Wabasso, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Wabasso Bridge
Bridge · 1.8 mi
Bridge in Florida, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay1
History
A post office called Wabasso has been in operation since 1898. The name Wabasso is derived from Ossabaw, Georgia, with the spelling reversed.
From the History section of Wabasso, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Indian River Virtual Instruction Program
School · 0.5 mi
6055 62Nd Lane, Vero Beach
Healthcare1
Map of Wabasso
41 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 (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
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, 7 miles away.
- Sebastian 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Roseland 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Vero Beach 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- West Vero Corridor 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Vero Beach South 10 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Florida Ridge 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Lakewood Park 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Palm Bay 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Fort Pierce 23 mi south, about 38 min by car
- West Melbourne 25 mi northwest, 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): 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
- Wabasso Tackle Shop Front 01 crop, Leonard J. DeFrancisci, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wabassobridge, R. Scully / Scullybob at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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