At a Glance
Median Income
$43,989
$27,685 per capita
Home Value
$200,600
Zillow: $271,820
Median Rent
$745/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
121/100K
4,176/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
24.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
301 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sparta residents earn a median household income of $43,989 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,685. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 595 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sparta is $200,600 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,820. Median rent is $745/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Sparta reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,176/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.2% of adults in Sparta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sparta has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,915
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density731/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$43,989
Per Capita$27,685
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$1,085M
Avg Weekly Wage$867
Housing
A
Home Value$200,600
Rent$745
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$271,820
Housing Units2,223
Rent Burden24.3%
Crime
F
Violent121/100K
Property4,176/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault101/100K
Burglary484/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,272/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain58.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation929 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute18 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Sparta was founded in 1809.
The median home in Sparta was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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