At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$32,076 per capita
Violent Crime
276/100K
5,876/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
39.5%
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)
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.