Living in South Fork, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Fork · Census data 2020–2024
South Fork has 67 residents with a median age of 52.9. The median household income is $65,417 (7% lower than the Missouri median).
South Fork is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Fork at a glance
- Population
- 67
- Median age
- 52.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $65,417State: $70,702
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.9%
Is South Fork a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Missouri median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
South Fork median household income
The median household income in South Fork is $65,417 and the income per person is $38,555. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in South Fork: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 83
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 47%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 1.52
47% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that South Fork has many vacation and second homes.
South Fork demographics
- Population
- 67
- Median age
- 52.9
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 32.8%
- Households
- 44
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Fork ›
Education in South Fork
17.9% of adults 25 and older in South Fork have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 17.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Fork
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
South Fork vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork | 67 | $65,417 | — | — |
| West Plains | 12,441 | $44,002 | $169,900 | $810 |
| Bakersfield | 188 | $37,043 | $97,400 | $950 |
| Brandsville | 139 | $68,971 | — | — |
| Pomona | 178 | $32,604 | $72,800 | $671 |
| Viola | 384 | $41,250 | $107,200 | $733 |
| Koshkonong | 198 | $28,182 | $62,900 | $743 |
| Salem | 1,620 | $40,833 | $105,900 | $676 |
| Henderson | 415 | $43,767 | $188,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in South Fork, MO?
The median household income in South Fork is $65,417, 7% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is South Fork, MO a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Missouri median.
What is the median age in South Fork?
The median age in South Fork is 52.9 years (Missouri: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in South Fork?
The unemployment rate in South Fork is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Fork?
17.9% of adults in South Fork have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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