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Sparta, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Randolph County County
Sparta, IL
At a Glance
How Sparta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sparta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sparta a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sparta residents earn a median household income of $63,401 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,484. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 596 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sparta is $120,500 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,186. Median rent is $722/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Sparta reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
19.7% of adults in Sparta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sparta has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.