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South Fork, MO
Census-designated place in Howell County, Missouri.
Population
67
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
19
ZIP codes
0
South Fork and its ZIP codes
South Fork at a glance
- South Fork is 79% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
Local data for South Fork, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Howell County. PPP loans are for South Fork.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,649
15,327 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,995
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$337M
FY 2026, $8,468 per person
Environment and hazard risk
South Fork, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
975
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
24
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
49.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in South Fork, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
24.9%
U.S. 12.8% +12.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near South Fork
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West PlainsCity | 9.3 mi | 13.3 |
| BakersfieldVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| BrandsvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Viola, ARTown | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| PomonaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.6 |
| KoshkonongTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Salem, ARCity | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| Gamaliel, ARCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| Henderson, ARCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 7.4 |
| ThayerCity | 24 mi | 2.4 |
| Mammoth Spring, ARCity | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| Willow SpringsCity | 25 mi | 3.6 |
| GainesvilleCity | 26 mi | 2.9 |
| ThomasvilleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| Mountain ViewCity | 29 mi | 3.8 |
| Oxford, ARCity | 29 mi | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is South Fork, MO in?
- South Fork is in Howell County, Missouri.
- What is the population of South Fork, MO?
- About 67 people live in South Fork, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near South Fork?
- Nearby places include West Plains (9.3 mi), Bakersfield (12 mi), Brandsville (15 mi), Viola, AR (16 mi), Pomona (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023