Sparks, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Storey County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
109,106
Population
2,989/sq mi density
$86,979
Median Income
$40,192 per capita
$455,900
Home Value
$535,221 Zillow
$1,651
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
393
Violent Crime/100K
2,600 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$86,979 median income, 5.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$455,900 home value, $1,651/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
393 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sparks experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches. The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,524 ft (1,379 m) |
| Area | 36.5 sq mi (94.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,989/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5743°N, 119.7152°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Storey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 184 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Sparks has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 36°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and September the driest (0.2").