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Sparta, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Kent County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
4,260
Population
1,671/sq mi density
$55,474
Median Income
$27,440 per capita
$190,100
Home Value
$325,540 Zillow
$954
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
182
Violent Crime/100K
1,640 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$55,474 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$190,100 home value, $954/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
182 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 48.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
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
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in |
Sparta has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.4").