Sparta, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan · City

3.1 Good / 5.0
4,260 Population
$55,474 Median Income
$190,100 Home Value
$954 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
94 Violent Crime / 100K
33.7 yrs Median Age
20.9% Bachelor's Degree+
3.1
Overall
3.9
Economy
4.8
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.7
Education

People

Population4,260
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,671/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 92.1%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$55,474
Per Capita Income$27,440
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty Rate6.8%
County GDP$60,316M

Housing

4.8/5
Home Value (Census)$190,100
Zillow Value$325,540
Median Rent$954
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,113

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Depression30.5%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime94/100K
Property Crime1,973/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft23.5/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Jan / Jul23° / 70°
Rain39 in/yr
Snow48 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

2.7/5
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+93.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.23
Libraries (County)31

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute27 min
Work From Home13.7%
BroadbandN/A

How Sparta Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$55,474
Home Value$190,100
Median Rent$954
Poverty Rate6.8%
Bachelor's Degree+20.9%
Unemployment3.0%
Violent Crime94.0 /100K
Avg Temperature47.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population4,260
Population Density1,671 per sq mi
Median Age33.7 years
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 92.1% Black 0.7% Hispanic 0.7% Other 6.5%
White92.1%
Black or African American0.7%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races6.5%

Language

English Only97.5%
Spanish Speakers2.5%
English 97.5% Spanish 2.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.4%
Health Insurance94.4%

Income

26% below avg
Median Household Income$55,474
Per Capita Income$27,440
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,198
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$88,553

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.0%
Poverty Rate6.8%
Total Establishments (County)17,705
County GDP$60,316M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,419
Healthcare Facilities1,927
Retail Stores2,160
Manufacturing1,097
Total Establishments17,705

Industry Mix

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

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$88,553
Avg Property Tax Paid$7,376

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time26.7 min
Work From Home13.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

33% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$190,100
Zillow Home Value Index$325,540

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$424,750
Price Per Sq Ft$225
Homes Sold (month)4
Sale-to-List Ratio99.9%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory3

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied69.5%

Rental Costs

18% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$954

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$7,376
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.88%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure31.0%
Asthma11.6%
COPD7.1%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity22.8%
Depression30.5%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.4%
Regular Checkup77.3%
Premature Death Rate6,630 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.4 / 10
Exercise Access95.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,927
Restaurants (County)1,419

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime94.0 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape70.5 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault23.5 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,973.2 /100K
Burglary211.4 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,738.3 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft23.5 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)50

Temperature

23°F Jan 70°F Jul
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Average47.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation38.5 in
Annual Snowfall48.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation767 ft (234 m)
Land Area2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density1,671 per sq mi
Latitude43.1567°
Longitude-85.7110°
County FIPS26081

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.5%
D 51.8%

Democrat +5.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.9%
High School+93.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.23

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,671 per sq mi
Land Area2.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)31

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)50

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