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South Fork, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County
South Fork, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is South Fork a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Fork residents earn a median household income of $42,125 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,561. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Fork is $50,200 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,049. Median rent is $696/month, with 44.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
South Fork reports 173 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,511/100K.
Education
10.2% of adults in South Fork hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Fork has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.