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Sand Fork, West Virginia
Town · Population 169 · #209 in 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.
📰 Sand Fork News Today
- Body found in Gilmer County WDTV 5 · Oct 14
- Obituary for Jeanne Groves Davis Funeral Home and Onsite Crematory · May 26
- Obituary for Marjorie H. (Hardman) Burke Davis Funeral Home and Onsite Crematory · Oct 9
- Sand Fork, WV Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Aug 31
- Sand Fork, West Virginia Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 20
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
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.
🏫 Schools in Sand Fork
- Leading Creek Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWest Virginia
TypeTown
Population (2024)169
Rank in state#209 of 230
Land area0.33 sq mi
Density512/sq mi
Coordinates38.9155, -80.7465