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South Fork, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Rio Grande County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
615 Population 242/sq mi density
$75,938 Median Income $42,323 per capita
$381,600 Home Value $431,040 Zillow
$874 Median Rent 20.2% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
287 Violent Crime/100K 2,299 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$75,938 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$381,600 home value, $874/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
287 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.7% bachelor's degree or higher

South Fork, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,938
1% above
$42,323 per capita
Home Value
$381,600
35% above
Zillow: $431,040
Median Rent
$874/mo
25% below
20.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
287/100K
24% below
2,299/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.7%
12% above
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
24% below
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
330 sunny days/yr

How South Fork Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows South Fork's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
101%
Home Value
135%
Rent
75%
Poverty
74%
Bachelor's
112%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
76%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Fork a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Fork residents earn a median household income of $75,938 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,323. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 500 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Fork is $381,600 , 35% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $431,040. Median rent is $874/month, with 20.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Safety & Crime

South Fork reports 287 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,299/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

37.7% of adults in South Fork hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Fork has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population615
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density242/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,938
Per Capita$42,323
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$580M
Avg Weekly Wage$943

Housing

B+
Home Value$381,600
Rent$874
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$431,040
Housing Units644
Rent Burden20.2%

Crime

F
Violent287/100K
Property2,299/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary575/100K

Health

Obesity24.4%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death14,091/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation8,215 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.7%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute19 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in South Fork was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.