Sparta, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Alleghany County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,957
Population
833/sq mi density
$38,542
Median Income
$21,254 per capita
$215,800
Home Value
$250,054 Zillow
$583
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
992
Violent Crime/100K
2,559 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$38,542 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$215,800 home value, $583/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
992 violent crimes/100K (161% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sparta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. The area receives 18.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,854 ft (870 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 833/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5030°N, 81.1226°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Alleghany County County |
| Nearest Airport | Statesville Regional (SVH) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.5 in |
Sparta has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.2").