At a Glance
Median Income
$66,923
$25,656 per capita
Home Value
$88,500
Zillow: $379,532
Median Rent
$1,196/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.0%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
16.7% smoking rate
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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sparta residents earn a median household income of $66,923 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,656. The unemployment rate stands at 12.0% (233% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 573 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sparta is $88,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $379,532. Median rent is $1,196/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
8.6% of adults in Sparta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sparta has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population159
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,767/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$66,923
Per Capita$25,656
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$910M
Avg Weekly Wage$860
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,500
Rent$1,196
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$379,532
Housing Units68
Rent Burden23.1%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,093/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
Elevation1,360 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Sparta was founded in 1837.
The median home in Sparta was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.373 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.