Sparta, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,378 Population 1,918/sq mi density
$61,630 Median Income $26,828 per capita
$167,400 Home Value $264,760 Zillow
$778 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
102 Violent Crime/100K 609 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$61,630 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,400 home value, $778/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sparta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density1,918/sq mi
Coordinates37.0012°N, 93.0816°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 16.7"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.22"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 139 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 134 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 114 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 70 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 132 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 106 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 117 km
Mar 18, 1990 9 km W of Alton, Missouri M3.0 144 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 70 km
Mar 12, 1990 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas M2.8 103 km
Sep 5, 2013 17 km W of Dennard, Arkansas M2.7 145 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 92 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 100 km
Feb 14, 2019 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri M2.6 113 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 131 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 61 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 74 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 67 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 70 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

493 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 674 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 22 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 91 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 53 km 0
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 83 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 92 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 96 km 1
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 32 km 3
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 95 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 33 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 64 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 100 km 7
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 98 km 3
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 40 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 95 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,931 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 40 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 45 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 40 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 45 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 88 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 93 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 100 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 93 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 89 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 47 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 86 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 93 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 91 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 100 km
2021 GOETZ 2,615 49 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,569 89 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,542 91 km
2019 SWAN CREEK 2,365 19 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,340 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in Wettest
May 62°F (17°C) 5.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 4.0 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.2 in

Sparta has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.6").

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