The Town FilesHendry County, Florida
42,382 people. The median home is worth $219,200 (typical Florida town: $331,600) and the median household earns $56,393.
Towns in Hendry County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clewiston | 7,327 | $239,200 | $57,222 | 41.0 |
| Port LaBelle | 5,450 | $230,400 | $75,231 | 27.8 |
| LaBelle | 4,966 | $204,400 | $53,309 | 38.7 |
| Montura | 3,343 | $124,400 | $34,617 | 41.1 |
People and housing
| Hendry County | Typical Florida town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $219,200 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,003 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $56,393 | $71,140 |
| Median age | 35.8 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.2% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.5% | 11.3% |
Jobs and pay
12,377 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,090 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 216 storm events in Hendry County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Hendry County has been included in 38 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).