Sparta, MI

Michigan · Kent County · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood Metro

Sparta is a small town in Michigan with a population of 4,260. Residents earn $55,474 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, FBI Crime Data Explorer 2024, NOAA, EPA. Updated September 2026

3.0 /5.0

B Good

4,260 Population 1,671/sq mi density

$55,474 Median Income $27,440 per capita

$190,100 Home Value $338,558 Zillow

$954 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent

47°F Avg Temperature

210 Violent Crime/100K 795 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$55,474 median income, 4.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$190,100 home value, $954/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

210 violent crimes/100K (45% below avg)

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $55,474

26% lower than US avg

Home Value $190,100

33% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 210/100K

45% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 20.9%

38% lower than US avg

Median Rent $954

18% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 35.9%

12% higher than US avg

Unemployment 4.8%

33% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 6.8%

45% lower than US avg

How Sparta Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,260

Median Age33.7 yrs

Density1,671/mi²

Male / Female47% / 53%

Largest GroupWhite 92%

Veterans4.4%

Economy

B+

Median Income$55,474

Per Capita$27,440

Unemployment4.8%

Poverty6.8%

County GDP$60,316M

Commute27 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$190,100

Rent$954

Ownership69.5%

Zillow$338,558

Housing Units1,772

Rent Burden30.1%

Crime

Violent210/100K

Property795/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%

Uninsured6.5%

Smoking15.9%

Depression30.5%

Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)

AQI51 (Moderate)

Rain38.5 in/yr

Elevation767 ft (234 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+20.9%

High School+93.4%

Graduate+6.1%

School Score5.65

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%

Commute27 min

Broadband88.3%

EV Stations2

Libraries31

Is Sparta a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sparta receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Sparta offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sparta is $55,474, 26% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sparta is $190,100, 33% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $954 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Sparta is below the national average at 210 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 795 per 100,000, 59% below the national average.

Education

20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Sparta experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches, including 48.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.

Sparta has a population of 4,260 with a density of 1,671 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles. The median age is 33.7 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.9% female and 47.1% male. The city is predominantly White (92.1%), with 2.6% Hispanic, 1.3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.8% of residents. 4.4% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 19.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 93.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

4,260

Total Population

2023 Census

1,671

People / sq mi

33.7yrs

Median Age

13% below US avg

2.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%

Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Sparta vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.8%

23% above US avg

Spanish 2.5%

81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sparta vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sparta is $55,474, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,440 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,198, 16% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 17,705 business establishments, including 1,419 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.2, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 13.7% of workers work from home.

Income: Sparta vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$55,474
	26% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$27,440
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,198
IRS Avg AGI	$88,553
Gini Index	0.451 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.8%
	33% above US avg
Poverty Rate	6.8%
	45% below US avg
Establishments (County)	17,705
County GDP	$60,316M

Business (County)

Restaurants	1,419
Healthcare	1,927
Retail	2,160
Manufacturing	1,097

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$7,376
	111% above US avg
Cost of Living	96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	3.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	26.7 min
Drive Alone	79.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	13.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Sparta is $190,100, 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $338,558, higher than the Census estimate. According to Redfin, the median sale price is $319,000 with homes selling in an average of 41 days. Homes sell for 99.9% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $954 (18% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $891 for a one-bedroom to $1,113 for a two-bedroom apartment. 69.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,772 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1963. The average annual property tax is $7,376 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 30.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$190,100
	33% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$338,558
Redfin Median Sale	$319,000
Median List Price	$424,750

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median Sale Price	$319,000
Median List Price	$424,750
$/Sq Ft	$225
Homes Sold	4
Days on Market	41 days
Sale-to-List Ratio	99.9%
Price Drops	0.0%
Inventory	3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$954
	18% below US avg
Rent Burden	30.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$807
1 Bedroom	$891
2 Bedrooms	$1,113
3 Bedrooms	$1,419
4 Bedrooms	$1,588

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	69.5%
Owner-Occupied	69.5%
Renter-Occupied	30.5%
Housing Units	1,772
Median Year Built	1963

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$7,376
	111% above US avg
Effective Rate	3.88%

In Sparta, 35.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.5% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.4% of residents. 31.0% have high blood pressure. 15.9% are current smokers. 18.8% report binge drinking. 22.8% are physically inactive. 30.5% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.3% experience frequent mental distress. 6.5% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,068. The dentist ratio is 1:1,255. 95.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.4 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Sparta vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	35.9%
	12% above US avg
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart Disease	5.4%
High Blood Pressure	31.0%
Asthma	11.6%
COPD	7.1%
Cancer	7.9%
Stroke	2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.9%
	14% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.8%
Physical Inactivity	22.8%
Depression	30.5%
Mental Distress	19.3%
Physical Distress	13.6%
Short Sleep	34.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	93.5%
Uninsured	6.5%
	24% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,068
Dentists	1:1,255
Mental Health	1:192
Checkup Rate	77.3%
Dental Visits	67.9%
Premature Death	6,630/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.4/10
Exercise Access	95.6%
Healthcare Facilities	1,927

Sparta has a violent crime rate of 210 per 100,000 residents, 45% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 795 per 100,000, 59% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 50 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Sparta receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Sparta vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	210.3/100K
	45% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	794.6/100K
	59% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	50
Traffic Accidents	85
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Sparta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 48.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51. 49% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 767 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	47.1°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation	767 ft (234 m)
Area	2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density	1,671/sq mi
Coordinates	43.1567°N, 85.7110°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Kent County County
Nearest Airport	Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"

1% above US avg

Snowfall 48.0"

Wettest Month (May) 4.17"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.84"

Air Quality

AQI Median	51.0
Rating	Moderate
Good Days %	49.2%
Unhealthy Days	1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0423 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	11.2 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	0.18 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)	0.31 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	10.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	17.5 / 100
Community Resilience	96.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015	5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan	M4.2	105 km
Sep 2, 1994	5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan	M3.5	99 km
Jun 30, 2015	5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan	M3.3	125 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

253 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 758 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956	EF5	70 km	17
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	99 km	1
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	98 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	78 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	23 km	5
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	93 km	1
Aug 24, 2007	EF3	96 km	0
May 13, 1980	EF3	95 km	5
Apr 23, 1968	EF3	63 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF3	29 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	88 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	66 km	0
Jun 19, 2009	EF2	87 km	0
Jun 19, 2009	EF2	80 km	0
May 21, 2001	EF2	90 km	0
Jul 4, 1994	EF2	52 km	0
May 28, 1991	EF2	79 km	0
Nov 27, 1989	EF2	74 km	0
May 30, 1989	EF2	93 km	0
May 30, 1989	EF2	90 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 ac, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1988	ALLEGAN6	1,077	70 km
2018	SER 438 / WHITE RIVER	814	53 km
2019	UNNAMED	793	53 km
1994	COUNTY LINE	735	77 km
2019	BALDWIN FUELS UNITS 1/2/6AB	619	82 km
2024	WHELAN LAKE BLOCK 1 PARTIAL 1 RX	512	91 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	2.7 in	Coldest
February	25°F (-4°C)	1.8 in	Driest
March	34°F (1°C)	2.6 in
April	45°F (7°C)	3.8 in
May	57°F (14°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
June	66°F (19°C)	3.8 in
July	70°F (21°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	3.3 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.1 in
October	50°F (10°C)	4.1 in
November	38°F (3°C)	3.5 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	2.5 in

Sparta has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.8").

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Sparta is located in Kent County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38% below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. 6.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 51.8% of the vote, a 5.4-point margin. 88.3% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 31 public libraries serving the community. 1,927 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 79.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.5%

D 51.8%

Winner: Democrat by 5.4 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	50
Traffic Accidents	85
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	20.9%
	38% below US avg
High School+	93.4%
Graduate Degree+	6.1%
School Test Score	5.65

C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	1,671/sq mi
Total Area	2.5 sq mi
County	Kent County County

Services

Broadband Access	88.3%
Avg Download Speed	161.0 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	56.0 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	2
Alt Fuel Stations	3
Public Libraries	31
Healthcare Facilities	1,927
Restaurants	1,419
Retail Stores	2,160

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	26.7 min
Drive Alone	79.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	13.7%

Average costs for common services in Sparta. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$241 ($144-$385)
Specialist Visit	$337 ($192-$529)
Urgent Care Visit	$192 ($96-$337)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,116 ($770-$4,810)
Dental Cleaning	$125 ($72-$192)
Dental Filling	$241 ($144-$385)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$43 ($24-$72)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$72 ($48-$115)
Brake Pad Replacement	$289 ($144-$481)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19-$72)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$577 ($385-$962)
Battery Replacement	$192 ($96-$337)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$96 ($58-$144)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$87 ($48-$135)
HVAC Repair	$385 ($144-$770)
HVAC System Install	$6,734 ($3,848-$11,544)
Roof Repair	$962 ($385-$1,924)
Roof Replacement	$8,658 ($5,291-$14,430)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,443 ($481-$3,367)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,430 ($4,810-$28,860)
DUI Defense	$4,810 ($1,924-$9,620)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,443 ($770-$2,886)
Will Preparation	$481 ($192-$962)
Trust Preparation	$2,405 ($962-$4,810)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14-$43)
Women's Haircut	$53 ($29-$96)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$144 ($72-$241)
Manicure	$24 ($14-$43)
Pedicure	$38 ($24-$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$77 ($48-$125)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.94 ($2.89-$5.29)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.37 ($2.41-$4.81)
Loaf of Bread	$3.66 ($2.41-$5.29)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.33 ($2.89-$6.25)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.29 ($3.85-$7.22)
Rice (per lb)	$0.96 ($0.58-$1.73)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$135 ($77-$241)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$67 ($29-$144)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$67 ($38-$115)
Internet (Monthly)	$67 ($38-$96)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29-$96)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$82 ($48-$144)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$192 ($72-$481)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,924 ($1,154-$3,367)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$67 ($29-$125)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.70-$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$96 ($29-$241)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($14-$72)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,154 ($577-$2,405)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$962 ($481-$1,924)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$385 ($192-$673)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$48 ($24-$96)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$962 ($385-$2,405)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,025 ($4,810-$28,860)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$58 ($29-$96)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$96 ($48-$192)
Dog Grooming	$58 ($29-$96)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19-$72)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$289 ($144-$481)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$192 ($96-$385)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$750
Toddler	$750
Preschool	$590
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$897
Toddler	$897
Preschool	$804

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Kent County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	67,987	1,901	$67,366	1.14
Manufacturing	62,796	1,281	$76,496	1.84
Administrative & Waste Services	48,794	1,018	$34,367	1.99
Retail Trade	34,924	1,884	$41,636	0.84
Accommodation & Food Services	31,658	1,354	$26,257	0.84
Wholesale Trade	27,544	942	$82,540	1.68
Construction	20,290	1,622	$81,405	0.93
Professional & Technical Services	19,530	2,017	$98,202	0.68
Finance & Insurance	15,039	1,113	$99,832	0.89
Other Services	13,090	1,689	$48,244	1.05
Transportation & Warehousing	12,941	509	$60,602	0.74
Educational Services	10,460	262	$42,916	1.22
Management of Companies	5,587	86	$114,520	0.80
Arts & Entertainment	4,889	276	$26,669	0.70
Real Estate	4,513	686	$55,380	0.70
Information & Technology	4,273	337	$72,099	0.55
Agriculture & Forestry	2,741	164	$42,979	0.81
Unclassified	1,175	288	$51,887	2.03
Utilities	847	26	$121,201	0.54
Mining & Oil/Gas	98	12	$95,456	0.06

Schools in Sparta

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Sparta Senior High School	High	851	41	20.8:1
Ridgeview Elementary School	Elementary	572	36	15.9:1
Appleview Elementary School	Elementary	513	33	15.5:1
Sparta Middle School	Middle	473	26	18.2:1

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Radio Stations near Sparta

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Today's Hot Country	classic country, grand rapids	MP3 128 kbps
93.3 THE Q	-	AAC+ 48 kbps
99.7 & 1450 WHTC	-	MP3 32 kbps
Jazz Wyoming	-	MP3 128 kbps
KHOL 89.1 Jackson, WY	community radio, jackson	MP3 130 kbps
WLAV FM 96.9	classic rock, rock	AAC+ 48 kbps
WYCE	-	AAC+ 64 kbps
WGVU FM 88.5	jazz	MP3 96 kbps
WOOD News	news, talk	AAC
106.9 The Q	pop, top 40	AAC+ 64 kbps
The Q 99.7	christian contemporary	AAC+ 64 kbps

Campgrounds Near Sparta

1 campgrounds found near Sparta.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Pines Point Campground (MI)	4.5/5	5	$30, $100

National Parks Near Sparta

17 national parks and monuments found near Sparta.

Park	Type	Fee
Bakale Wildlife Unit	State Park	Free
Duck Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Grand Haven State Park	State Park	Free
Hidden Cove Park	State Park	Free
Hoffmaster State Park (P.J. Hoffmaster)	State Park	Free
Holland State Park (Ottawa Beach)	State Park	Free
Kal-Haven Trail Sesq. State Park	State Park	Free
Ludington State Park	State Park	Free
Mears State Park	State Park	Free
Muskegon State Park	State Park	Free
Newaygo State Park (leased from Consumer's Energy)	State Park	Free
Saugatuck Dunes State Park	State Park	Free
Silver Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Van Buren State Park	State Park	Free
Van Buren Trail State Park	State Park	Free
White Pine Trail State Park	State Park	Free
Wilson State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Sparta

85 trails found near Sparta.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
CEDAR CREEK MOTORSPORT TRAIL	22.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL	18.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
HOLTON MOTORCYCLE TRAIL	11.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL	10.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL	9.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
MCCCT- BWC	7.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HORSESHOE MOTORCYCLE TRAIL	5.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MCCT - 7 MILE ATV LOOP	5.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BIRCH GROVE TRAIL	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3	4.4	SNOW	-	-	-
HORSESHOE MOTORCYCLE TRAIL	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HORSESHOE MOTORCYCLE TRAIL	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HOLTON MOTORCYCLE TRAIL	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HORSESHOE MOTORCYCLE TRAIL	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HOLTON MOTORCYCLE TRAIL	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3	3.6	SNOW	-	-	-
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3	3.3	SNOW	-	-	-
OCEANA SMT DNR194	3.2	SNOW	-	-	-
WEST SHORE SMT DNR 19	3.1	SNOW	-	-	-
HORSESHOE MOTORCYCLE TRAIL	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HOLTON MOTORCYCLE TRAIL	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3	2.7	SNOW	-	-	-
HORSESHOE MOTORCYCLE TRAIL	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WEST SHORE SMT DNR 19	2.3	SNOW	-	-	-
WEST SHORE SMT DNR196	1.9	SNOW	-	-	-
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3	1.9	SNOW	-	-	-
MCCCT- BWC	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HOLTON MOTORCYCLE TRAIL	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
NEWAYGO SMT DNR312	1.2	SNOW	-	-	-
OCEANA SMT DNR194	1.2	SNOW	-	-	-
LODA LAKE WILDFLOWER TRAIL	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3	1.1	SNOW	-	-	-
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3	1.1	SNOW	-	-	-
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3	1.1	SNOW	-	-	-
BIRCH GROVE TRAIL	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3	1.0	SNOW	-	-	-
NCT NEWAYGO STATE PARK SPUR	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
HORSESHOE MOTORCYCLE TRAIL	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
OCEANA SMT DNR194	0.6	SNOW	-	-	-
WEST SHORE SMT DNR196	0.6	SNOW	-	-	-
OCEANA SMT DNR194	0.6	SNOW	-	-	-
WEST SHORE SMT DNR 19	0.5	SNOW	-	-	-
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3	0.5	SNOW	-	-	-
WEST SHORE SMT DNR 19	0.5	SNOW	-	-	-
MCCCT- BWC	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WEST SHORE SMT DNR 19	0.4	SNOW	-	-	-
WEST SHORE SMT DNR 19	0.3	SNOW	-	-	-
NEWAYGO SMT DNR312	0.3	SNOW	-	-	-
NCT M-37 ROADSIDE PARK SPUR	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
WEST SHORE SMT DNR196	0.2	SNOW	-	-	-
OCEANA SMT DNR194	0.2	SNOW	-	-	-
OCEANA SMT DNR194	0.2	SNOW	-	-	-
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3	0.2	SNOW	-	-	-
NCT TWINWOOD LAKE SPUR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
HOLTON MOTORCYCLE TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
NCT-COOLBOUGH SPUR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
OCEANA SMT DNR194	0.2	SNOW	-	-	-
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3	0.2	SNOW	-	-	-
WEST SHORE SMT DNR 19	0.1	SNOW	-	-	-
WEST SHORE SMT DNR 19	0.1	SNOW	-	-	-
CEDAR CREEK MOTORSPORT TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
NEWAYGO SMT DNR312	0.1	SNOW	-	-	-
CEDAR CREEK MOTORSPORT TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WEST SHORE SMT DNR 19	0.1	SNOW	-	-	-
WEST SHORE SMT DNR 19	0.1	SNOW	-	-	-
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3	0.1	SNOW	-	-	-
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3	0.1	SNOW	-	-	-
OCEANA SMT DNR194	0.1	SNOW	-	-	-
LODA LAKE SPUR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
HOLTON MOTORCYCLE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
NCT 40TH ST. TRAILHEAD SPUR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
WEST SHORE SMT DNR 19	0.1	SNOW	-	-	-
OCEANA SMT DNR194	0.0	SNOW	-	-	-
WEST SHORE SMT DNR 19	0.0	SNOW	-	-	-
WEST SHORE SMT DNR196	0.0	SNOW	-	-	-
WEST SHORE SMT DNR196	0.0	SNOW	-	-	-
HOLTON MOTORCYCLE TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HOLTON MOTORCYCLE TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HOLTON MOTORCYCLE TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
LODA LAKE SPUR	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
WEST SHORE SMT DNR196	0.0	SNOW	-	-	-
BIRCH GROVE TRL DIAMONDLK SPUR	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
OCEANA SMT DNR194	0.0	SNOW	-	-	-
OCEANA SMT DNR194	0.0	SNOW	-	-	-
WEST SHORE SMT DNR 19	0.0	SNOW	-	-	-

Historical Trends - Sparta

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	4,246	$41,274
2015	4,316	$41,406
2017	4,356	$41,024
2019	4,398	$44,471
2021	4,269	$50,934
2023	4,283	$55,474

Museums in Sparta

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
CENTER ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6165266271	$171,078,941
GALLERY OF ART	ART MUSEUM			$61,546,532
FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS AND SCULPTURE PARK	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		6169571580	$23,665,325
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM			$6,245,501
GRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		6168311000	$4,487,163
JOHN BALL ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		6163364301	$2,914,042
WEST MICH CENTER FOR ARTS & TECHNOLOGY	GENERAL MUSEUM		6164547004	$1,622,797
GRAND RAPIDS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM			$986,968
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY LEGENDS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$150,550
LABOR HERITAGE SOCIETY OF WEST MICHIGAN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6162414459	$108,536
COOPERSVILLE FARM MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM			$103,783
WESTERN MICHIGAN SOCIETY FOR INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6165819340	$391
ADA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	7144 HEADLEY ST SE	6166769346
ALGOMA TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6168661583
ALLENDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	11080 68TH AVENUE (BOTH)	6168956412
AVERILL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6166769346
BLANDFORD NATURE CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		6167356240
CANNON TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6168746865
CASCADE TOWNSHIP MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6169561228
CEDAR SPRINGS HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6166963335
CHICKAMAUGA AND CHATTANOOGA NATIONAL MILITARY PARK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4237525213
CHINESE HISTORIANS IN THE UNITED STATES	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COOPERSVILE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COOPERSVILLE AREA HISTORICAL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6169977240
GARFIELD NATURE CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
GERALD R. FORD PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
GRAND RAPIDS MODEL RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	4040 LELAND AVENUE NW	6167840859
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6163312563
GRCC COLLINS ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6162344000
GREATER GRAND RAPIDS BOWLING HALL OF FAME	HISTORY MUSEUM		6165308195
HYSER RIVERS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6163641182
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	247 MORRIS AVENUE SE
MUSEUM OF MICROCOMPUTING	GENERAL MUSEUM		6162432018
RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	4040 LELAND AVENUE NORTHWEST	6167840859
ROCKFORD AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6168662235
ROGER B. CHAFFEE PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	272 PEARL ST NW
SPARTA TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6168872110
URBAN INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS	ART MUSEUM		6164547000
VOIGT HOUSE VICTORIAN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6164564600
WEST MICHIGAN BLUES SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WEST MICHIGAN SNOWMOBILE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
WESTERN DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Sparta

Name	Address	Annual Visits
KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY	814 WEST RIVER CENTER, N.E.	2,838,622
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY	111 LIBRARY STREET, NE	896,755
GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY	1525 BALDWIN STREET	123,994
ALLENDALE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY	6175 LIBRARY LANE	118,002
TIMOTHY C. HAUENSTEIN REYNOLDS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY	117 WEST WILLIAMS STREET	49,577
COOPERSVILLE AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY	333 OTTAWA STREET	49,376
GRANT AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY	122 ELDER STREET	42,354
SPARTA CARNEGIE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY	80 NORTH UNION STREET	40,040
CEDAR SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY	43 WEST CHERRY STREET	28,774

Farmers Markets in Sparta

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Ada Farmers' Market	7239 Thornapple River Dr.	06/09/2015 to 10/27/2015	Tue: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM;		Visit
Centerponite Malls Farmers Market	3665 28th Street
Coopersville Farmers Market	N. Main Street Parking Lot Pavilion				Visit
Crystal Falsh Energy Farmers Market	1754 Alpine Avenue, N.W.
Downtown Market Grand Rapids	435 Ionia Ave. SW	05/03/2014 to 05/31/2014	Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Downtown Sparta Farmers Market	72 N. Union	June to September	Wed:2:00 pm - 6:00 pm;		Visit
Fulton Street Farmers Market	1145 East Fulton	05/04/2019 to 10/26/2019	Wed: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;Fri: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Grand Valley State University Farmers Market	1 Campus Drive, Parking Lot G	06/03/2015 to 10/28/2015			Visit
Howard City DDA Farmer's Market	120 W. Edgerton Street				Visit
New Horizons Farmers Market	2660 Breton Rd., S.E. Corner of Breton/Woodmeadow
Rockford Farm Market	59 S. Main St	05/06/2017 to 10/28/2017	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes
Solon Market	15185 Algoma Road (at Wiersma Rd.)	06/13/2015 to 10/08/2016	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;
South East Area Farmers' Market	851 Madison, SE	06/21/2014 to 11/01/2014	Sat: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM;		Visit
South East Area Farmers' Market	900 Fuller Ave SE		Sat: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM;		Visit
Spectrum Health Medical Center Farmer's Market	100 Michigan Street NE	06/01/2014 to 09/30/2014	Mon: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Urban Roots Daily Market	1316 Madison Ave. SE	01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017	Tue: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM;Wed: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM;Thu: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM;Fri: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-12:		Visit
YMCA Farmers Market	475 Lake Michigan Dr. NW	06/06/2013 to 09/26/2013	Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Restaurants in Sparta

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Angela's Pizza

Downtown Trini's

Dentists in Sparta

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

US #557782138

Gas Stations in Sparta

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AGO

Family Fare Quick Stop

Marathon

Wesco

Banks in Sparta

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ChoiceOne Bank

Golf Courses in Sparta

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparta Moose Lodge Golf Course

Breweries in Sparta

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
B.o.b.'s Brewery	Breweries, Food & Drink	20 Monroe Ave N W	6163562000, 16163562000	Visit
Black & Fagan Cider Co	Grand Rapids Mi, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Grand Rapids Brewers	429 Turner Ave N W
Boone's Brew Inc	Bars & Pubs, Taverns, Brewers, Wineries	3123 Plainfield Ave N E	6163619444
Brewery Vivant	Bars & Clubs, Restaurants, Brewery, Beer Garden, French Restaurant	925 Cherry St S E	6167191604	Visit
Cedar Springs Brewing Co	Brewers	21 E Maple	6166962337
Cedar Springs Brewing Company	Brewery, German Restaurant, and American Restaurant	95 N Main	6166962337	Visit
Cellar Brewing Co	Pubs, Breweries, Wineries	500 E Division St
Elk Brewing Company	Brewery	700 Wealthy St S E
Founders Brewing Co	Brewers	235 Grandville Ave S W	6167761195	Visit
Grand Rapids Brewing Co	Brewers	171 N W Monroe Ave 700	6162333542
Grand Rapids Brewing Company	Brewery and Gastropub	1 Ionia Ave S W	6164587000	Visit
Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery	Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services, Beer & Ale, Breweries, Bar & Grills, T	418 Ada Dr S E	2064038563, 6169207398	Visit
Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery Supply	Food & Drink, Breweries	418 Ada Dr	16169207398
Great Lakes Pub Cruiser	Breweries, Brewery Tours, Food Tours, Tours & Activities, Food & Drink, More	407 Turner N W	16163191199
Hair of The Frog Brewery	Grand Rapids Mi, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Grand Rapids Brewers	3113 Plaza Dr N E	6.16E+09
Kitzingen Brewery	Brewery	1760 44th St S W	6163011011	Visit
Long Road Distillers	Breweries, Alcoholic Beverages Wholesale & Manufacturers	537 Leonard St N W
Marinades Pizza Bistro	Pizza Place and Brewery	109 Courtland St	6168633300	Visit
Perrin Brewing Company	Brew Pubs, Brewery	5910 Comstock Park Dr N W	6165511957	Visit
Poor Man Brewing	Brewery	1625 House St
Robinette's Cellars	Wineries, Brewers	3142 4 Mile Rd N E	6163617180
Schmohz Brewing Co.	Brewers, Brewery and Beer Garden	2600 Patterson Ave S E	6169490860	Visit
Smugglers Cove	Take Out Restaurants, American Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, recreation, Seafood	864 E 88th St	2316521196	Visit
The Mitten Brewing Co., The Mitten Brewing Company	Bars & Clubs, Brewery and Sports Bar West Grand, Brewery and Sports Bar, Nightlife, Brewery, Sports	527 Leonard St N W	6166085612	Visit
Trail Point Brewing Co	Brewers	6035 Lake Michigan Dr	6163890731	Visit
Vandermill Cider	Brewery	505 Ball Ave N E	6162598828

Pharmacies in Sparta

3 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
FAMILY FARE SUPERMARKETS - 408	565 SOUTH STATE STREET	616-887-8861
MOMBER PHARMACY	133 EAST DIVISION STREET	616-887-7323
RITE AID - 3520	11 EAST DIVISION STREET	616-887-0600

Cell Towers in Sparta

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
13155 ELLIS ROAD (Ravenna)	LTOWER	79
13315-B WHITE CREEK	TOWER	79
13315-B WHITE CREEK	TOWER	79
21027 Cannonsville Rd. (Whitefish Lake #39052)	GTOWER	66
21027 Cannonsville Rd. (Whitefish Lake #39052)	GTOWER	66
Cedar Springs Cell Site 701 Solon Road	TOWER	61
11938 APPLE AVE (94733)	MTOWER	34
11938 APPLE AVE (94733)	MTOWER	34

Fire Stations in Sparta

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Sparta Fire Department	36 Elmwood ST	Volunteer			618-887-0900

Bridges in Sparta

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1923	20	10,377	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1962	90	10,377	F
Culvert	Steel	1967	43	9,367	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1922	60	8,792	G
Culvert	Steel	1975	45	5,969	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1985	34	5,813	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2000	68	5,475	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2004	41	5,475	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1940	27	4,589	F
Culvert	Steel	1956	20	4,436	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Concrete	1924	100	3,797	F
Culvert	Steel	1974	42	3,386	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1963	90	2,946	G
Culvert	Steel	2007	70	2,946	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1976	138	2,197	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Steel	1937	34	1,625	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1971	87	1,347	F
Culvert	Concrete	1988	20	972	G
Culvert	Steel	1969	29	943	G
Culvert	Steel	1959	33	639	G
Culvert	Steel	1964	56	584	G
Culvert	Steel	1955	25	457	G
Culvert	Steel	1966	31	455	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1920	43	400	F
Culvert	Steel	1966	28	362	G

Amtrak Stations in Sparta

4 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Cedar Springs, MI	4010 17 Mile Road	BUS
Grand Rapids, MI	440 Century Avenue SW	TRAIN
Howard City, MI	117 West Williams Street	BUS
Rockford, MI	2770 Ten Mile Road, Northeast	BUS

Superfund Sites Near Sparta

14 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
ADA COGENERATION LLC	7575 FULTON SREET EAST	KENT
ALLOYTEK INCORPORATED	2900 WILSON AVENUE SOUTHWEST	KENT
AMERICAN SEATING CO.	801 BROADWAY AVENUE NORTHWEST	KENT
KENT COUNTY WASTE TO ENERGY FACILITY	950 MARKET AVE SW	KENT
LACKS INDUSTRIES	5460 CASCADE ROAD SOUTHEAST	KENT
METAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC., RAVENNA DUCTILE IRON	3800 ADAMS ROAD	MUSKEGON
METAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC., RAVENNA DUCTILE IRON	3800 ADAMS ROAD	MUSKEGON
METAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC., RAVENNA DUCTILE IRON	3800 ADAMS ROAD	MUSKEGON
MICHIGAN LITHOGRAPHING CO	1 CARLTON SOUTHEAST	KENT
MICHIGAN PRESTAIN	1701 CLYDE PARK SW	KENT
ORGANIC CHEMICALS, INC.	3291 CHICAGO DRIVE SOUTHWEST	KENT
VALLEY CITY DISPOSAL	1040 MARKET AVE SW	KENT
VALLEY CITY DISPOSAL	1040 MARKET AVE SW	KENT
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC	470 WOLVERINE	KENT

Airports Near Sparta

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Gerald R. Ford International Airport	GRR	Large Airport
Muskegon County Airport	MKG	Medium Airport
Bakers Field	-	Small Airport
Baldwin Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Bellamy Airport	-	Small Airport
Boulder Canyon Airport	-	Small Airport
Cain Field	-	Small Airport
Calkins Field	-	Small Airport
Canadian Lakes Airport	-	Small Airport
Capen Airport	-	Small Airport
Cherry Field	-	Small Airport
Chicora Field	-	Small Airport
Curt's Place Airport	-	Small Airport
De Witt Property Airport	-	Small Airport
Dewind Field	-	Small Airport
Doren Field	-	Small Airport
Evart Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Fairplains Airpark	-	Small Airport
Flying-A-Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Fremont Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Galloway Landings Airport	-	Small Airport
Grand Haven Memorial Airpark	-	Small Airport
Greenville Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Harry's Field	-	Small Airport
Hastings Airport	-	Small Airport
Hat Field	-	Small Airport
Hiram Cure Airport	-	Small Airport
Howard City South Airport	-	Small Airport
Howe Airport	-	Small Airport
Ionia County Airport	-	Small Airport
J P's Field	-	Small Airport
Jablonski Airport	-	Small Airport
Lake Isabella Airpark	-	Small Airport
Lakeview-Airport-Griffith Field	-	Small Airport
Law Field	-	Small Airport
Lowell City Airport	-	Small Airport
Mecosta Morton Airport	-	Small Airport
Midget Airport	-	Small Airport
Minikey Airport	-	Small Airport
Mitch Veenstra Airport	-	Small Airport
Nartron Field	-	Small Airport
Oceana County Airport	-	Small Airport
Ojibwa Airpark	-	Small Airport
Ottawa Executive Airport	-	Small Airport
Padgham Field	-	Small Airport
Park Township Airport	HLM	Small Airport
Paul C. Miller-Sparta Airport	-	Small Airport
Plainwell Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Reading Airport	-	Small Airport
Riverview Airport	-	Small Airport

Police Stations in Sparta

1 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
	289 Danforth Street
Grandville Police

Grocery Stores in Sparta

8 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Admiral 5822	Convenience Store	206 S State St
DOLLAR GENERAL 7639	Other	171 E Division St
Dollar General 25080	Other	9213 Sparta Ave NW
Family Fare 408	Super Store	565 S State St
Fryears Little Red Market	Specialty Store	6778 Fruit Ridge Ave NW
Juanita's Supermarket	Convenience Store	630 S State St
Sparta Ago 459671	Convenience Store	560 E Division St
Wesco 54	Convenience Store	434 S State St

Treatment Centers in Sparta

16 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Bethany Christian Services - Grand Rapids Campus	Mental Health	616-224-7617
Cherry Street Health Center	Both	616-235-7272
Cherry Street Health Services - Heart of the City Health Center	Both	616-965-8200
Cherry Street Health Services - Southside Health Center	Substance Abuse	616-965-8390 x6024
DA Blodgett Saint Johns - Saint Johns Home Residential	Mental Health	616-451-2021
Family Outreach Center Inc - OP MH and Subst Use Disorder Prog	Both	616-247-3815
Forest View Hospital	Both	616-942-9610
Guiding Light	Substance Abuse	616-451-0236
Network 180	Both	616-336-3909
Nottawaseppi Band of the Potawatomi - Behavioral Health Program	Substance Abuse	616-249-0159 x3651
Our Hope Association	Substance Abuse	616-451-2039
Our Hope Association	Substance Abuse	616-451-2039
Pine Rest Christian Mental Hlth Servs - Christian Counseling Center	Mental Health	616-956-1122
Reality Counseling Services	Substance Abuse	616-475-8660
Sanford West Behavioral Health Campus	Both	844-776-9651
Wedgwood Christian Services - Ekhart Office	Both	616-942-2110

DOL Wage Violations in Sparta

5 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $52,351 in back wages owed to 57 employees.

Violations

$52,351

Back Wages Owed

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Blaze Fire Protection	-	-	49345	-	2	$26,147	$769	34
SPARTA FARM & LAWN EQUIPMENT INC	-	-	49345	-	1	$11,625	$2,906	4
Majestic Services of Michigan	-	-	49345	-	1	$9,548	$868	11
SPARTA ELEVATOR [OSHA]	-	-	49345	Other Animal Food Manufacturing	1	$4,602	$920	5
Domino's Pizza	-	Domino's Pizza LLC	49345	-	1	$429	$143	3

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sparta

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
4 1 NETWORK	34 E DIVISION ST
CEDAR CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH	2969 14 MILE RD NE
GRACE BIBLE CHURCH	313 STATE ST
IGLESIA DE RESTAURACION JESUCRISTO ES MI REFUGIO	108 N STATE ST
NEW COVENANT FELLOWSHIP UNDENOMINATIONAL CHURCH	20 CENTENNIAL ST
PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH	1225 12 MILE RD NW
SPARTA COUNTRYSIDE CHURCH OF MICHIGAN	10717 ALPINE AVE
SPARTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION	465 S UNION ST
TRINITY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH	PO BOX 457

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Historic Markers Near Sparta

2 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Sparta.

Name	Description
Pine Island Drive Bridge	Marker is at the intersection of Pine Island Drive Northeast and Nestor Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling north on Pine Island Drive Northeast.
Toledo, Saginaw & Muskegon Railway Depot	Marker is on North Union Street near East Mark Street, on the right when traveling north.

Haunted Places Near Sparta

1 reported haunted locations found near Sparta.

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Central Elementary

Reports of people talking, music playing, footsteps heard, and cold spots when the building is occupied only by night shift custodians. Witnessing of doors opening on their own after being locked and secured. One custodian has even felt someone or something touch his arm when no one was there. There have been numerous sightings of a short bearded man in the first grade hallway. The building is quite old and has went through numerous phases of remodeling and additions. When it stood as a 2 sto...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sparta

What is the population of Sparta?

Sparta has a population of 4,260 residents and is located in Michigan. The population density is 1,671 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.7 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.9% female and 47.1% male.

Is Sparta expensive to live in?

Sparta has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.2 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $55,474, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $190,100 (33% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $954 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sparta safe?

Sparta is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 210 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 795 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Sparta receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Sparta?

Sparta has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches, with 48.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 51.

How is the job market in Sparta?

Sparta has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,198. There are 17,705 business establishments in the area, including 1,419 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 13.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sparta?

The median home value in Sparta is $190,100. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $338,558. According to Redfin, the median sale price is $319,000, with homes typically selling within 41 days. For renters, the median monthly rent is $954. Fair market rent is $891 for a 1-bedroom and $1,113 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 69.5%. The average annual property tax is $7,376.

How are the schools in Sparta?

Schools in Sparta score 5.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 20.9% of adults in Sparta hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. 6.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Sparta?

The obesity rate in Sparta is 35.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.9% of adults are smokers. 22.8% are physically inactive. 30.5% of residents report depression. 6.5% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 95.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,068.

What is transportation like in Sparta?

The average commute in Sparta is 27 minutes. 79.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 13.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sparta?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sparta is 92.1% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Asian. 96.8% of residents speak only English at home. 4.4% of the population are military veterans. 19.7% of residents have a disability. 93.5% have health insurance coverage.

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