All Countries
Sparta, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Monroe County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
9,921
Population
1,240/sq mi density
$60,517
Median Income
$31,286 per capita
$168,800
Home Value
$267,998 Zillow
$902
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
153
Violent Crime/100K
886 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$60,517 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,800 home value, $902/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sparta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 777 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,240/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9382°N, 90.8127°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Monroe County County |
| Nearest Airport | La Crosse Regional (LSE) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in |
Sparta has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.9").