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Sparta, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Randolph County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
4,070
Population
365/sq mi density
$63,401
Median Income
$33,484 per capita
$120,500
Home Value
$129,186 Zillow
$722
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$63,401 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,500 home value, $722/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sparta experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1394°N, 89.7305°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Randolph County County |
| Nearest Airport | Farmington Regional (FAM) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0498 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in |
Sparta has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.2").