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Sparta, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Alleghany County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,957
Population
833/sq mi density
$38,542
Median Income
$21,254 per capita
$215,800
Home Value
$239,878 Zillow
$583
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
450
Violent Crime/100K
3,766 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$38,542 median income, 1.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$215,800 home value, $583/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
450 violent crimes/100K (18% 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 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.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Sparta has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (3.0").