At a Glance
Median Income
$38,542
$21,254 per capita
Home Value
$215,800
Zillow: $239,878
Median Rent
$583/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
450/100K
3,766/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
77.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
318 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sparta a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sparta residents earn a median household income of $38,542 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,254. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 339 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sparta is $215,800 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,878. Median rent is $583/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Sparta reports 450 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,766/100K.
Education
19.7% of adults in Sparta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
77.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sparta has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,957
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density833/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$38,542
Per Capita$21,254
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$420M
Avg Weekly Wage$810
Housing
B+
Home Value$215,800
Rent$583
Ownership57.4%
Zillow$239,878
Housing Units941
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent450/100K
Property3,766/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,598/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation2,854 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+77.9%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute14 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Sparta was built in 1970.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Statesville Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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