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Sparks, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Cook County County
Sparks, GA
At a Glance
How Sparks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sparks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sparks a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sparks residents earn a median household income of $39,141 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,755. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 414 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sparks is $79,300 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,997. Median rent is $942/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Sparks reports 201 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,208/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.8% of adults in Sparks hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 76.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sparks has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.