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Sparta, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · White County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,915 Population 731/sq mi density
$43,989 Median Income $27,685 per capita
$200,600 Home Value $271,820 Zillow
$745 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
121 Violent Crime/100K 4,176 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$43,989 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$200,600 home value, $745/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sparta enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation929 ft (283 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.5 km²)
Population Density731/sq mi
Coordinates35.9347°N, 85.4726°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWhite County County
Nearest AirportTullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.98"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.0 / 100
Community Resilience33.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

143 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 141 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 141 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 136 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 97 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 19 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 125 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 75 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 123 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 110 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 135 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 107 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 73 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 107 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 144 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 121 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 71 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 96 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 134 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 108 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

402 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 122 fatalities, 1,195 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 31 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 66 km 4
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 50 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 74 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 14 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 99 km 0
May 2, 1953 EF4 78 km 4
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 94 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 97 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 92 km 22
May 11, 2003 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 79 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 34 km 4
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 99 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 15, 1994 EF3 81 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,675 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 65 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 58 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 71 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB B 3,851 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 66 km
2016 WHITE OAK CIRCLE 3,182 87 km
2016 SR116-DEVONIA 3,077 98 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 49 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,355 72 km
2000 DARROW RDG 2,265 82 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,084 47 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,782 100 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 78 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 43 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 70 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,635 17 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,491 60 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,301 65 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,259 58 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,250 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 56°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.6 in

Sparta has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (3.5").

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