Sparta, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Morrow County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
159
Population
1,767/sq mi density
$66,923
Median Income
$25,656 per capita
$88,500
Home Value
$379,532 Zillow
$1,196
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$66,923 median income, 12.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,500 home value, $1,196/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Sparta experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 25.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,360 ft (415 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,767/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3944°N, 82.6996°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Morrow County County |
| Nearest Airport | John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in |
Sparta has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.5").