What are the schools like in South Fork, CO?

School district data for South Fork is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in South Fork?

The median household income in South Fork, CO is $70,804 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.3%.

What is the weather like in South Fork, CO?

South Fork has an average high temperature of 34.6°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.6 inches.

South Fork, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is South Fork, CO affordable or expensive?

South Fork's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means South Fork is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $354,700 and the median rent is $831 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in South Fork, CO?

South Fork has a violent crime rate of 396.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3366.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is South Fork, CO a Good Place to Live?

South Fork is a small town of 458 in Colorado, with a median household income of $70,804 and a 8.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: South Fork stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether South Fork is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All South Fork city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.1

South Fork's overall cost of living index is 96.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in South Fork costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	South Fork, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$354,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$831	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,804	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

South Fork's violent crime rate is 396.0 per 100,000 residents — 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

396.0 /100k

Property Crime

3366.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	South Fork, CO	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

South Fork sees average highs of 34.6°F in January and 80.5°F in July, with 17.4 inches of annual precipitation and 38.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	South Fork, CO
Average High — January	34.6°F
Average High — July	80.5°F
Annual Precipitation	17.4"
Annual Snowfall	38.6"

Demographics

Metric	South Fork, CO	National Avg
Population	458	—
Median Age	59.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	11.1%	22.2%
65 and over	33.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Alpine, CO 3 mi Gerrard, CO 4 mi Del Norte, CO 16 mi City of Creede, CO 20 mi Monte Vista, CO 28 mi

ZIP Codes in South Fork

South Fork, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

81154

South Fork vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Fork, CO affordable or expensive?

South Fork's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes South Fork roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $354,700 and median rent is $831/month.

What is the crime rate in South Fork, CO?

South Fork's violent crime rate is 396.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3366.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in South Fork?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is South Fork, CO a good place to live?

South Fork, CO has a population of 458, a median household income of $70,804, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in South Fork?

South Fork averages 34.6°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.4 inches with about 38.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in South Fork?

South Fork, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 81154.

What is the population of South Fork?

The population of South Fork, Colorado is 458 with a median age of 59.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in South Fork?

Key numbers for living in South Fork: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $354,700, median household income $70,804, crime index 127 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Fork side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.