Sparta, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Gallatin County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
212
Population
34/sq mi density
$43,250
Median Income
$26,642 per capita
$105,700
Home Value
$229,487 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
34.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$43,250 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,700 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sparta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6954°N, 84.9061°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gallatin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in |
Sparta has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (3.0").