South ForkWI
A town of 121.
Is South Fork a good place to live?
56% of the land in South Fork is conserved, above both the Wisconsin town median (3.8%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Rusk County Forest, at 6,592 acres. South Fork has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
121 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to South Fork: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in South Fork, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in South Fork.
Open space protected for good: nearly a third of South Fork
4.2 miles of trail wind through 2 parks and preserves. In South Fork, the trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Flambeau River State Forest | 3.6 mi | 6,217 |
| 2. Rusk County Forest | — | 6,592 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
42% of residents are 65 or older
Among adults 25 and older in South Fork, 24% hold a bachelor’s degree or more. In South Fork, the median age is 53.5 years, above both Wisconsin’s towns (42.1 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Since 2020, South Fork has grown 3.4%, to 121 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| South Fork | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.5 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 24% | 32% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
63% women, 37% men
About 58 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±7.3 points). Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| South Fork | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 16.2% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.3% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 1.4% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.6% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.6% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 6.3% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 27.5% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 14.1% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.8% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 50.9% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 13.6% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.3% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.4% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in South Fork
July afternoons reach 78°, January nights drop to 3° and about 57 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More of South Fork’s adults have diabetes than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just 9 have a lower share of adults who binge drink than South Fork. 41% of adults have high blood pressure in the town. Also worth knowing: of 32 CDC measures, South Fork beats the Wisconsin average on 3 and trails it on 12.
| South Fork | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 33% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | South Fork | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.9% | 77.8% |
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 81.1% | 77.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.8% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The biggest natural risk in South Fork is inland flooding, at a moderate overall level
Of the losses FEMA expects in South Fork, 48% come from inland flooding and 39% from cold waves. On expected storm and flood damage, South Fork sits below 52% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about South Fork
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of South Fork; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 South Fork residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
About South Fork
Town in Wisconsin, United States
South Fork is a town in Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 115 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of South Fork is located in the town.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,394 ft
Questions about South Fork
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is South Fork, WI a good place to live?
South Fork has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.