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Sparta, MO
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Sparta, MO
At a Glance
How Sparta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sparta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sparta a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sparta residents earn a median household income of $61,630 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,828. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sparta is $167,400 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,402. Median rent is $778/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Sparta reports 52 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 929/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.3% of adults in Sparta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sparta has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.