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South Fork River Ranches
The complete package for land in Colorado.
Pronghorn Ranch
Offering the most spectacular home sites in the Rio Grande Valley.
South Fork, Colorado
South Fork, Colorado - the place to be for year round recreation.
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South Fork Colorado - Local Statistics
Census Data. Taken from the April, 2001 edition of the US Census:
- One of Colorado's newest towns, incorporated May 19, 1992.
- Current city population of 600 with a surrounding area population of 1,200. During the summer the population rises to more than 4,000 residents, and tourists.
- Located at the southwestern end of the San Luis Valley.
- Elevation of 8,190 feet.
- Summer climate can range from 50-60 at night to 80-90 during the day.
- Winter brings below zero temperatures, that can rise to the low 40's
- Annual snowfall exceeds 200 inches each year. Most winter snow falls around the summit of Wolf Creek Pass which averages 400+ inches/year.
- Each year South Fork hosts; a Logging Competition & Craft Festival in July
- Wolf Creek Pass Summit has an elevation of 10,857 ft
- Total Housing Units in South Fork - 655
- Occupied Housing Units (year round) - 332
- Average Persons Per Household - 2.02
Average Daily Vehicle Traffic - both entering and leaving South Fork. Taken from a 2001 traffic study conducted by the Colorado Dept. of Transportation:
- Southwest Hwy. 160 - 3,215
- East Hwy. 160 - 4,921
- Northwest Hwy. 149 - 1,292
Other Government Issues:
- South Fork is one of three towns located within Rio Grande County.
- The county seat is located in Del Norte, 17 miles to the east. Monte Vista is the largest town located another 15 miles east of Del Norte.
Population Data. Taken from the April, 2001 edition of the US Census:
- Rio Grande County has a total population of 12,413
- Total Housing Units - 6,003
- Occupied Housing Units - 4,603
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