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South Fork, CO
Town in Rio Grande County, Colorado.
Population
724
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
285
ZIP codes
0
South Fork and its ZIP codes
South Fork at a glance
- South Fork is about 5 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,250, 20% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $423,800 (21% below Colorado) and median rent is $818 a month.
Local data for South Fork, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
South Fork, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,250
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$423,800
Median rent
$818/mo
Homeownership
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
40.8%
Median age
52.0
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (236), Scottish Americans (77), Irish Americans (66).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rio Grande County. PPP loans are for South Fork.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,424
4,402 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,008
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$94.4M
FY 2026, $8,177 per person
How people get to work
South Fork, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled1.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home20.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
South Fork, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,040
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
95
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 7°F
9.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in South Fork, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.5%
U.S. 33.3% -8.8 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
9.5%
U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near South Fork
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlpineCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.1 |
| GerrardCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Del NorteTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| City of CreedeTown | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| Monte VistaCity | 28 mi | 2.6 |
| CenterTown | 30 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is South Fork, CO in?
- South Fork is in Rio Grande County, Colorado.
- What is the population of South Fork, CO?
- About 724 people live in South Fork, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near South Fork?
- Nearby places include Alpine (3.8 mi), Gerrard (4.1 mi), Del Norte (16 mi), City of Creede (20 mi), Monte Vista (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023