South Fork, CO

South Fork, Colorado

South Fork, Colorado, in Rio Grande county, is 117 miles W of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 127 miles SW of Colorado Springs, Colorado. As of the year 2000 census, 604 people lived in South Fork.

The People and Families of South Fork

In South Fork, about 67% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Fork had a median family income of $45,417. South Fork doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line. Significantly, more adults in the town have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Colorado. In South Fork, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

South Fork residents donated more money ($500) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

South Fork Housing

An estimated 66% of living spaces in South Fork are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the town. The housing stock in South Fork is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In South Fork, 81% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

South Fork strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of South Fork, CO

Comparing South Fork to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

South Fork Almanac

South Fork Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

South Fork Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, South Fork, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

South Fork Colleges

(List of All Colorado Colleges)

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