At a Glance
Median Income
$75,938
$42,323 per capita
Home Value
$381,600
Zillow: $431,040
Median Rent
$874/mo
20.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
287/100K
2,299/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.7%
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
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)
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.