Hendry County Map, Florida
Explore the definitive interactive map and reference guide to Hendry County, Florida. With a population of 39,619 living across 1,153 square miles of land, Hendry County is one of 6 counties in the South Florida region. The county seat is LaBelle, and the county carries the FIPS identifier 12051 in U.S. Census and USGS datasets.
A large agricultural county on the southwest shore of Lake Okeechobee, Hendry is the heart of Florida's sugar country and includes the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation.
Hendry County at a glance
A concise reference summary of Hendry County's key statistics — useful for research, real estate, relocation, travel planning, GIS workflows, journalism, and civics education.
- Official name
- Hendry County
- County seat
- LaBelle
- FIPS code
- 12051
- Region
- South Florida
- Established
- 1923
- Named for
- Francis A. Hendry, cattleman and Florida legislator.
- Land area
- 1,153 sq mi
- Water area
- 37 sq mi
- Total area
- 1,190 sq mi
- Population (2020)
- 39,619
- Population density
- 34 / sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
Where is Hendry County, Florida?
Hendry County is located in the South Florida region of Florida, one of 67 counties that make up the state. Its county seat, LaBelle, is the administrative hub — home to the courthouse, county commission chambers, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, and clerk of the circuit court.
The county spans a total of 1,190 square miles — 1,153 of land and 37 of water — and operates on Eastern Time. Federal agencies including the U.S. Census Bureau, USGS, and FEMA reference the county by its FIPS code, 12051, in datasets, boundary files, and hazard mapping.
Hendry County shares borders with 6 neighboring counties: Glades County, Palm Beach County, Broward County, Collier County, Lee County, Charlotte County. Use the interactive map above to explore where those boundaries meet or jump directly to any neighboring county page for a side-by-side comparison.
Hendry County geography & landscape
Sawgrass prairie, cypress strands, and the flat farmland of the Everglades Agricultural Area. Big Cypress National Preserve occupies the southern county.
The county's overall footprint — 1,153 square miles of land plus 37 square miles of water — places it among the largest of Florida's 67 counties by area. Elevation across most of Florida is modest, and land-use, drainage basins, and habitat corridors defined by state and federal agencies (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Water Management Districts) shape how growth and conservation coexist here.
Economy & industry in Hendry County
Sugarcane (U.S. Sugar Corp. headquartered in Clewiston), citrus, cattle, vegetables, and Seminole Tribe enterprises (Big Cypress Reservation).
Employment, tax base, and land use in Hendry County reflect its location in South Florida and its position in the state's middle tier of population. Economic development authorities, chambers of commerce, and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity publish updated employer and workforce data for the county on their portals.
History of Hendry County
Split from Lee County in 1923. Clewiston — 'America's Sweetest Town' — grew around sugar refineries near Lake Okeechobee.
Established in 1923, Hendry County is one of Florida's modern counties. Its boundaries, seat, and government have evolved through territorial, statehood, Reconstruction, and modern eras — a lineage documented by the Florida Historical Society, the State Archives of Florida, and the Hendry County Historical Commission or equivalent local body.
Tourism & things to do in Hendry County
Lake Okeechobee (bass fishing), Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Museum, Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, and Roland Martin Marina.
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a longer stay, or a day drive from a neighboring county, Hendry County offers a mix of natural, cultural, and community attractions tied to its South Florida identity. For the latest hours, admission fees, and seasonal events, check the county's official tourism development council and the Florida State Parks portal (floridastateparks.org).
Cities, towns & communities in Hendry County
Hendry County contains the following incorporated cities, towns, and notable census-designated places. Each municipality provides local services, zoning, and police protection within the broader county jurisdiction. Use the ZIP code lookupto jump between Florida counties instantly.
Getting to Hendry County
Access routes and regional transportation infrastructure serving Hendry County.
- US-27
- SR-80
- SR-29
- SR-80
- Airglades
- LaBelle Municipal
Hendry County GIS, parcel & boundary data
Hendry County's authoritative boundary lines, parcel data, zoning layers, flood zones, and land-use inventories are maintained by county government and state agencies. Use the official links in the sidebar for parcel lookups, appraiser searches, and record requests. For statewide GIS, the Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection publish downloadable layers keyed to FIPS 12051.
You can download this county's outline as SVG, PNG, or a printable PDF factsheet using the export tools in the sidebar — perfect for reports, presentations, classroom handouts, or planning documents.
Frequently asked about Hendry County
Population figures reflect the U.S. Census Bureau 2020 decennial count with ACS 5-year updates where noted. Land and water areas come from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line boundary files. Highway designations use Florida Department of Transportation route inventories. County establishment dates and namesakes are drawn from the Florida Association of Counties and State Archives of Florida. See our methodology page.
Nearby Florida counties
Counties that share a border with Hendry County. Click any to view its map, seat, cities, and full guide.