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South Fork, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
67 Population 19/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $32,076 per capita
57°F Avg Temperature 255 sunny days/yr
276 Violent Crime/100K 5,876 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
276 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher

South Fork, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$32,076 per capita
Violent Crime
276/100K
27% below
5,876/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
31% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
25.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
255 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
85%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
73%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Fork a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Fork residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,076. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%).

Safety & Crime

South Fork reports 276 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,876/100K.

Education

23.1% of adults in South Fork hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Fork has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population67
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female19% / 81%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans52.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$32,076
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$222,396
Housing Units80
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent276/100K
Property5,876/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.0%
Heart Disease7.9%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days255/yr
Rain44.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,099 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband37.0%
EV Stations4

Did You Know?

The median home in South Fork was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Sharp County Regional (34 miles).
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.