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South Fork, MO

Missouri

South Fork is a small town in Missouri with a population of 67. Residents earn $63,750 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
67 Population 19/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $32,076 per capita
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,750
15% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.1%
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.5%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How South Fork Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population67
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female19% / 81%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans52.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$32,076
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Commute47 min

Health

Obesity39.5%
Uninsured11.2%
Smoking25.0%
Depression30.6%
Heart Disease7.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation1,099 ft (335 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute47 min
Broadband37.0%

Is South Fork a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, South Fork receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. South Fork offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in South Fork is $63,750, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

South Fork has a population of 67 with a density of 19 people per square mile. The median age is 52.3 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

67
Total Population
19
People / sq mi
52.3yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
3.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 19.4%
Female 80.6%

Race & Ethnicity

South Fork vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

South Fork vs U.S. Average

The median household income in South Fork is $63,750, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes.

Income: South Fork vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,750
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,076

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time46.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

In South Fork, 39.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.2% of residents lack health insurance. 25.0% are current smokers. 30.6% report depression. 35.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: South Fork vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.5%
23% above US avg
Diabetes13.3%
Heart Disease7.9%
High Blood Pressure37.1%
Asthma12.2%
COPD11.8%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking25.0%
79% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.3%
Physical Inactivity35.9%
Depression30.6%
Mental Distress22.9%
Physical Distress18.4%
Short Sleep41.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured11.2%
30% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.4%
Dental Visits46.1%

Food & Exercise

23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 37.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.1%
31% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density19/sq mi
Total Area3.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access37.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute46.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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