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Sparta, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Morrow County County
Sparta, OH
At a Glance
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)
Is Sparta a Good Place to Live?
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 6.7% (86% 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.
Safety & Crime
Sparta reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,421/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.