South Fork, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
67 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
46 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$120,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$253 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$492 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Howell County
3
West Plains Urban Area
3
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Howell County
5
West Plains Urban Area
5
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 2 34
Feb 2 2 38
Mar 4 1 47
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 2 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 2 0 77
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 5 0 46
Dec 4 1 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MO State Senate District 33, MO State House District 154, MO
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Schools

South Fork Elem
1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Fairview Elem
6 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Glenwood Elem
6 miles, E • 2.3 star
Faith Christian Academy
7 miles, NE • 5 star
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Colleges

South Central Career Center
9 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Ozarks Medical Center
8 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Fulton County Hospital
19 miles, S • 4.1 star
Baxter Regional Medical Center
32 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Springfield-Branson National Airport
90 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
133 miles, W • 1.9 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
138 miles, E • 1 star
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