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Population in 2022: 500 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -17.2%
Males: 263  (52.7%)
Females: 237  (47.3%)
Median resident age:

59.9 years
Colorado median age:

37.7 years

Zip codes: 81154.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $72,181 (it was $36,667 in 2000)
South Fork:

$72,181
CO:

$89,302

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $47,623 (it was $26,128 in 2000)

South Fork town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $404,338 (it was $163,200 in 2000)
South Fork:

$404,338
CO:

$531,100

Median gross rent in 2022: $858.

March 2022 cost of living index in South Fork: 94.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.1%
(7.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 60.0% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in South Fork, CO (2022)
    • 40186.6%White alone
    • 306.5%Hispanic
    • 173.7%Two or more races
    • 81.7%Asian alone
    • 10.2%American Indian alone
Crime rates in South Fork by year

Type

2011

2012

2013

2014

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(287.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(202.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(540.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(261.8)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(574.7)		1
(237.0)		2
(473.9)		4
(808.1)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		3
(862.1)		12
(2,844)		5
(1,185)		0
(0.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		3
(862.1)		5
(1,185)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(473.9)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index0.018.30.0108.1373.6225.180.6218.2

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Crime rate in South Fork detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 2 (2 officers - 2 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.74
Colorado average:

2.14
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Ancestries: German (23.5%), English (11.7%), American (7.1%), European (5.1%), British (4.6%), Irish (4.1%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 8208 feet

Land area: 2.37 square miles.

Population density: 211 people per square mile   (very low).

South Fork, Colorado map

3 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.6%
Colorado:

9.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,396 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,226 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pueblo, CO (117.8 miles , pop. 102,121).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (130.1 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (418.7 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Gerrard, CO (1.7 miles ),
Alpine, CO (1.8 miles),
Del Norte, CO (4.0 miles ),
Creede, CO (4.5 miles ),
City of Creede, CO (4.5 miles ),
Monte Vista, CO (5.3 miles ),
Sargent, CO (5.3 miles ),
Center, CO (5.4 miles )

Latitude: 37.67 N, Longitude: 106.64 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 719

Distribution of median household income in South Fork, CO in 2022
Distribution of house value in South Fork, CO in 2022
South Fork satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.7%
Colorado:

3.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +261 (+76.1%).
Most common industries in South Fork, CO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (12.4%)
  • Public administration (10.1%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (9.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.7%)
  • Construction (8.4%)
  • Educational services (6.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.6%)
  • Construction (11.7%)
  • Public administration (9.3%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (9.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (12.5%)
  • Public administration (11.0%)
  • Health care (11.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.0%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (10.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.9%)
  • Construction (4.4%)
Most common occupations in South Fork, CO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.4%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.7%)
  • Carpenters (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (12.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
  • Carpenters (4.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.4%)
  • Registered nurses (5.1%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (5.1%)

Average climate in South Fork, Colorado

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

South Fork-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 955% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 520.7 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 114.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 111.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 115.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi) earthquake occurred 603.7 miles away from South Fork center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 9/13/1994 at 06:01:23, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 80.0 miles away from South Fork center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Rio Grande County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 2, Floods: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
South Fork topographic map

Airports located in South Fork:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to South Fork:

  • Adams State University (about 44 miles; Alamosa, CO; Full-time enrollment: 2,805)
  • Western State Colorado University (about 63 miles; Gunnison, CO; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • Fort Lewis College (about 73 miles; Durango, CO; FT enrollment: 3,631)
  • San Juan College (about 105 miles; Farmington, NM; FT enrollment: 5,112)
  • Pueblo Community College (about 117 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 5,329)
  • Colorado State University-Pueblo (about 121 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 5,993)
  • Pikes Peak Community College (about 127 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 10,395)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in South Fork: South Fork Emergency Medical Services (A), Del Norte Fire Protection District - South Fork Fire Department (B), South Fork Police Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in South Fork include: Chapel of the South Fork (A), South Fork Church of Christ (B), Emmanuel Christian Academy (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Trout Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Chinook Lodge and Smokehouse (29666 US Highway 160), Inn Motel (30362 US Highway 160), Aspen Ridge Cabins & RV Park (710 State Highway 149), Foothills Lodge (35 Silverthread Lane), Grandview Cabins (0613 West Highway 149), Comfort Inn South Fork (0182 East Frontage Road), Lazy Bear Cabins (29257 US Highway 160).

Rio Grande County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in South Fork and their reported violations in the past:

RIVIERE ESTATES (Population served: 376, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JUL-01-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-29-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-29-2005), St Compliance achieved (SEP-21-2005)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JAN-01-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-21-2005)
  • 15 routine major monitoring violations
  • 9 regular monitoring violations
RAINBOW LODGE AND GROCERY INC (Population served: 368, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAR-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-25-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-25-2008), St Public Notif received (JUN-07-2008), St Compliance achieved (NOV-17-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 3 minor monitoring violations
ROCKAWAY CAFE (Population served: 154, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
WHISTLE PIG LLC THE (Population served: 129, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
SOUTH FORK CG (Population served: 108, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
SOUTH FORK UTE BLUFF LODGE INC (Population served: 103, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-08-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-08-2011), St Public Notif received (AUG-19-2011), St Compliance achieved (FEB-29-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
SOUTH FORK LODGE (Population served: 72, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In AUG-2012, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-15-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-15-2012), St Compliance achieved (OCT-24-2012)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
INDIAN TRAILS (Population served: 59, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-16-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-16-2013), St Compliance achieved (OCT-24-2013)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.1 people
Colorado:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

74.0%
Whole state:

63.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.0%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

6 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

Banks with branches in South Fork (2011 data):

  • Bank Midwest, National Association: South Fork Branch at 29889 Us Highway 160, branch established on 1991/08/09. Info updated 2012/03/19: Bank assets: $6,237.6 mil, Deposits: $5,064.6 mil, headquarters in Kansas City, MO, positive income, 138 total offices, Holding Company: Nbh Holdings Corp.
  • Sunflower Bank, National Association: South Fork Branch at 0020 West Lodge Drive, branch established on 1999/12/15. Info updated 2011/09/20: Bank assets: $1,733.8 mil, Deposits: $1,299.6 mil, headquarters in Salina, KS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 34 total offices, Holding Company: Sunflower Financial, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in South Fork:

Marital status in South Fork, CO
  • Never married: 20.7%
  • Now married: 61.6%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 4.5%
  • Divorced: 11.4%

For population 25 years and over in South Fork:

  • High school or higher: 98.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 38.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.1%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.3
Colorado average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for South Fork, CO (based on Rio Grande County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,4744
Evangelical Protestant2,35721
Mainline Protestant5908
Other5804
None3,981-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Here:

6.03 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Rio Grande County:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
This county:

12.93 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

8.99 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Rio Grande County:

6.0%
Colorado:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Rio Grande County:

17.5%
Colorado:

18.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Rio Grande County:

9.3%
Colorado:

9.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
South Fork:

54.1%
Colorado:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
South Fork:

52.8%
Colorado:

47.8%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.7
Colorado:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

20.4%
Colorado:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
South Fork:

10.0%
Colorado:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
Colorado:

6.8

Overweight people:
South Fork:

37.0%
Colorado:

33.3%

General health condition:
This city:

59.2%
State:

57.3%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

77.6%
Colorado:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of South Fork, CO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 3$14,706$58,8240$0
Police Protection - Officers 2$8,347$50,0820$0
Other Government Administration 1$6,132$73,5841$2,002
Financial Administration 1$4,606$55,2720$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$600
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$400
Totals for Government 7$33,791$57,9273$3,002

South Fork government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Parks and Recreation: $14,000 ($28.00)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $384,000 ($768.00)
    Police Protection: $128,000 ($256.00)
    Regular Highways: $56,000 ($112.00)
    Financial Administration: $24,000 ($48.00)
    General Public Buildings: $13,000 ($26.00)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($12.00)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($2.00)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $293,000 ($586.00)

South Fork government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $4,000 ($8.00)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $55,000 ($110.00)
    Highways: $23,000 ($46.00)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $33,000 ($66.00)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($6.00)
    Donations From Private Sources: $2,000 ($4.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $38,000 ($76.00)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($4.00)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $529,000 ($1058.00)
    Public Utilities Sales: $41,000 ($82.00)
    Other License: $7,000 ($14.00)
    Motor Vehicle License: $3,000 ($6.00)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $2,000 ($4.00)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $2,000 ($4.00)

South Fork government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $54,000 ($108.00)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $54,000 ($108.00)

South Fork government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $39,000 ($78.00)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $880,000 ($1760.00)

Businesses in South Fork, CO

  • MasterBrand Cabinets: 2
  • True Value: 1
  • UPS: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in South Fork:

  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KUBC (580 AM; 5 kW; MONTROSE, CO; Owner: WOODLAND COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KSLV (1240 AM; 1 kW; MONTE VISTA, CO; Owner: SAN LUIS VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIUP (930 AM; 5 kW; DURANGO, CO; Owner: FOUR CORNERS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in South Fork:

  • K217CR (91.3 FM; SOUTH FORK, CO; Owner: MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • K219CF (91.7 FM; DEL NORTE, ETC., CO; Owner: MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • K239AE (95.7 FM; BUENA VISTA, ETC, CO; Owner: COLORADO COLLEGE)
  • K208DP (89.5 FM; NATHROP, CO; Owner: CHEYENNE MTN PUBLIC B/CAST HOUSE INC)
  • KSBV (93.7 FM; SALIDA, CO; Owner: ARKANSAS VALLEY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K244DO (96.7 FM; ALAMOSA, ETC., CO; Owner: SAN LUIS VALLEY TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K287AA (105.3 FM; PAGOSA SPRINGS, ETC., CO; Owner: KUTE, INC.)
  • KWUF-FM (106.3 FM; PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO; Owner: WOLF CREEK BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KCIE (90.5 FM; DULCE, NM; Owner: JICARILLA APACHE TRIBE)

TV broadcast stations around South Fork:

  • K02EX (Channel 2; SOUTH FORK, ETC., CO; Owner: SOUTH FORK TV ASSOCIATION)
  • K57BW (Channel 57; SOUTH FORK, ETC., CO; Owner: SOUTH FORK TV ASSOCIATION)
  • K18DE (Channel 18; SOUTH FORK, ETC., CO; Owner: SOUTH FORK TV ASSOCIATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 95ft / 29.4mTotal length
  • $33,000Total costs
  • 13,026Total average daily traffic
  • 846Total average daily truck traffic
  • 13,934Total future (year 2012) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in South Fork)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Aqua Ramon Electronics Site (Lat: 37.729444 Lon: -106.588639), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30 m, Overall height: 40 m, Call Sign: WPOZ721,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.440 MHz, 153.680 MHz, Grant Date: 08/02/2014, Expiration Date: 09/15/2024, Certifier: Ronald D Obermueller, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6749, Fax: (202) 293-7783, Email:

  • Aqua Ramon Electronics Site (Lat: 37.729444 Lon: -106.588639), Call Sign: WNNN583,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.095 MHz, Grant Date: 12/31/2003, Expiration Date: 02/10/2014, Cancellation Date: 03/06/2013, Certifier: Ronald D Obermueller, Registrant: Fish & Richardson P.C., 1425 K Street, N.W., 11th Floor, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 626-7754, Fax: (202) 783-2331, Email:

  • Lat: 37.729444 Lon: -106.588639, Call Sign: WPNP977,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.837 MHz, 452.237 MHz, 452.425 MHz, 452.625 MHz, 453.012 MHz, 456.837 MHz, 457.237 MHz, 457.425 MHz, 457.625 MHz, 458.012 MHz, Grant Date: 05/06/2004, Expiration Date: 04/28/2014, Cancellation Date: 06/28/2014, Certifier: Paul Michael Mc Carty, Registrant: Ita Inc, 1110 N Glebe Rd Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22201, Phone: (703) 528-5115, Fax: (703) 524-1074

  • MOB, Lat: 37.766111 Lon: -106.821639, Call Sign: WRBZ420,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.362 MHz, 452.487 MHz, 456.362 MHz, 457.487 MHz, 462.512 MHz, Grant Date: 08/01/2018, Expiration Date: 08/01/2028, Certifier: Catherine Patton, Registrant: Bearcom Operating LLC, Dallas, TX 75355-9001, Phone: (800) 458-9887, Email:

  • Lat: 37.680556 Lon: -106.639167, Call Sign: WRMT550,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.312 MHz, 467.312 MHz, 462.437 MHz, 467.437 MHz, Grant Date: 06/02/2021, Expiration Date: 06/02/2031, Certifier: Brian Murtaugh, Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Inc., Las Vegas, NV 89140, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in South Fork)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

2
  • HERITAGE HANGER, 457 Rio Grande Dr, South Fork, CO 81154
    Certificate: D004639 (Partnership), Certificate Issue Date: 04/05/2016, Expiration Date: 04/04/2017
  • HERITAGER HANGER, 457 Rio Grande Dr, South Fork, CO 81154
    Certificate: D004981 (Partnership), Certificate Issue Date: 04/04/2012, Expiration Date: 04/03/2013

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: BEECH 95-A55 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 165 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1409G, N1409G, N-1409G, Serial Number: TC-233, Year manufactured: 1961, Airworthiness Date: 01/08/1962, Certificate Issue Date: 07/30/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Vernon C Mccallister, 457 Rio Grande Dr, South Fork, CO 81154
  • Aircraft: MOORE BILL VANS RV8 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-360-A1A (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 274LS, N274LS, N-274LS, Serial Number: 80141, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 12/17/2004, Certificate Issue Date: 11/17/2004
    Registrant (Individual): Bill M Moore, 267 Crow Trl, South Fork, CO 81154
  • Aircraft: NORTH AMERICAN AT-6 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 141 mph), Engine: P&W R1340 SERIES (600 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3660V, N3660V, N-3660V, Serial Number: 42-44722, Year manufactured: 1943, Airworthiness Date: 02/08/1991, Certificate Issue Date: 06/18/1992
    Registrant (Corporation): S L V Crop Care Inc, 457 Rio Grande Dr, South Fork, CO 81154
  • Aircraft: WILLIAM F SCHOEN RV-7 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 727BN, N727BN, N-727BN, Serial Number: 71235, Year manufactured: 2014, Airworthiness Date: 04/10/2014, Certificate Issue Date: 03/19/2013
    Registrant (Individual): William F Schoen, 5367 County Road 15, South Fork, CO 81154

Fire-safe hotels and motels in South Fork, Colorado:

  • Chinook Lodge And Smokehouse, 29666 W US Hwy 160, South Fork, Colorado 81154 , Phone: (719) 873-9993
  • Comfort Inn, 0182 E Frontage Rd, South Fork, Colorado 81154 , Phone: (719) 873-5600, Fax: (719) 873-5086
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in South Fork, Colorado
Most common first names in South Fork, CO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James569.2 years
Raymond472.7 years
Elmer386.7 years
Kenneth378.4 years
Mary379.0 years
Virginia384.7 years
Blanche267.4 years
Ethel285.0 years
Harry268.5 years
Charles272.6 years
Most common last names in South Fork, CO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Moore461.0 years
Miller371.0 years
Taylor372.0 years
Smith385.0 years
Geis280.0 years
Fitzjarrald278.0 years
Elder288.5 years
Fleming273.5 years
Budzynski282.0 years
Hord283.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in South Fork, CO
  • 44.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 27.7%Electricity
  • 13.2%Wood
  • 6.9%No fuel used
  • 5.0%Utility gas
  • 2.5%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in South Fork, CO
  • 42.6%Wood
  • 31.5%Electricity
  • 14.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.1%Utility gas


South Fork compared to Colorado state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.

South Fork on our top lists:

  • #53 on the list of "Top 100 highest located cities"
There are 3 pilots and 5 other airmen in this city.
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  • Robert Nelson Entrup (1)
  • James P. Knutzon (1)

Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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