At a Glance
Median Income
$39,141
$17,755 per capita
Home Value
$79,300
Zillow: $131,084
Median Rent
$942/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
76.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
22.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sparks a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 4.9% (36% above 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 $131,084. 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.
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 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,225
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density560/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,141
Per Capita$17,755
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$536M
Avg Weekly Wage$834
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,300
Rent$942
Ownership43.2%
Zillow$131,084
Housing Units787
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death13,071/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation244 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+76.6%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute22 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Sparks was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.