Sparta, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Warren County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
1,827
Population
1,009/sq mi density
$24,854
Median Income
$15,325 per capita
$56,500
Home Value
$228,919 Zillow
$607
Median Rent
49.1% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
917
Violent Crime/100K
1,558 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$24,854 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,500 home value, $607/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
917 violent crimes/100K (141% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sparta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 560 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,009/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2779°N, 82.9698°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Warren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Baldwin County Regional (MLJ) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in |
Sparta has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.7").