Sand Fork, West Virginia

About Sand Fork

Sand Fork is a tiny community in central West Virginia counting 169 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Sand Fork is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.33 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 512 residents per square mile.

📰 Local News

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What Makes Sand Fork Unique

• The only place in America named Sand Fork — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Sand Fork

• La Fogata — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏫 Schools in Sand Fork

• Leading Creek Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Sand Fork

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