South Fork
Census-designated place in Howell County, Missouri

South Fork is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Howell County, Missouri, with 212 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,093 ft (333 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Plains, 8.4 miles NE.
- 212residents (2020 Census)
- 1,093 ftelevation · 333 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.1 km²
- 60 / sq mipopulation density
- 65775ZIP code
About South Fork
South Fork is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Howell County, Missouri, United States. It is located 10 miles (16 km) southwest of West Plains on U.S. Route 160. As of the 2020 census, South Fork had a population of 212.
A post office called South Fork was established in 1860, and remained in operation until 1960. The community was named after the nearby South Fork of the Spring River.
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- Median household income
- $65,417
- Median age
- 52.9
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South Fork had 212 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 212 |
|---|---|
| Density | 60 per sq mi (23 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Fork at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Howell County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 212 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.51 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.6380° N, 91.9548° W |
| ZIP code | 65775 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2968762 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Fork
- West Plains8.4 mi NE
- Bakersfield13.2 mi SW
- Brandsville14.4 mi E
- Pomona16.1 mi N
- Viola, AR16.6 mi S
- Koshkonong17.4 mi E
- Salem, AR19.9 mi S
- Gamaliel, AR20.3 mi SW
- Henderson, AR23.3 mi SW
- Willow Springs24.1 mi N
- Thayer24.3 mi E
- Mammoth Spring, AR25.1 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about South Fork
What county is South Fork in?
South Fork is in Howell County, Missouri.
What is the population of South Fork, MO?
212 people lived in South Fork at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Fork, MO?
The ZIP code of South Fork is 65775.
What is the elevation of South Fork?
1,093 feet (333 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Fork?
West Plains (8.4 mi), Bakersfield (13.2 mi), Brandsville (14.4 mi), Pomona (16.1 mi), Viola (16.6 mi).
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