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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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,099 ft (335 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates36.6278°N, 91.9627°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSharp County Regional (CKK)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 36 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 79 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 90 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 119 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 37 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 68 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 110 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 96 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 150 km
Aug 20, 1994 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas M3.5 97 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 114 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km WNW of Lynn, Arkansas M3.3 90 km
Oct 5, 2011 5 km WSW of Quitman, Arkansas M3.3 143 km
Feb 24, 2011 2 km NE of Guy, Arkansas M3.2 147 km
Aug 21, 2022 4 km SSW of Imboden, Arkansas M3.1 85 km
Oct 21, 1999 10 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.1 89 km
Mar 18, 1990 9 km W of Alton, Missouri M3.0 41 km
Oct 10, 2010 0 km SSE of Guy, Arkansas M3.0 149 km
Jun 27, 2025 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri M2.9 92 km
May 21, 2013 Arkansas M2.9 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

339 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 43 fatalities, 674 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 96 km 7
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 59 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 24 km 2
May 21, 1957 EF4 79 km 7
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 81 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 46 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 81 km 1
May 8, 2009 EF3 28 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 17 km 1
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 100 km 2
Mar 5, 1996 EF3 70 km 0
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 81 km 3
Oct 18, 1984 EF3 43 km 1
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 26 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 7, 1972 EF3 100 km 0
Dec 14, 1971 EF3 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 77 km
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 72 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 72 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 81 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 77 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 72 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 78 km
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 85 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 77 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 69 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 76 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 77 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 76 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 85 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 33 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 70 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 84 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 85 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 69 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (4°C) 2.9 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in

South Fork has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.5").

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