Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Sparta is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 212. Residents earn $43,250 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sparta receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Sparta offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sparta is $43,250, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 22.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Sparta is $105,700, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Sparta experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 89.2% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.8% |
| 19% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,250 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,642 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,355 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,980 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.7% |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 162 |
| County GDP | $461M |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Healthcare | 6 |
| Retail | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,778 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.63% |
| Commute Time | 32.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $105,700 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $237,556 |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 34.2% |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,778 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.63% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,177/100K |
| Exercise Access | 46.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.7 inches |
| 26% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6954°N, 84.9061°W |
| County FIPS | 21077 |
Winner: Republican by 59.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.0% |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Retail Stores | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 32.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |