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Sparta, NC
North Carolina · Alleghany County
Sparta is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,957. Residents earn $38,542 per year, which is 49% below the national average.
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,957
Population
833/sq mi density
$38,542
Median Income
$21,254 per capita
$215,800
Home Value
$239,878 Zillow
$583
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
450
Violent Crime/100K
3,766 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$38,542 median income, 1.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$215,800 home value, $583/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
450 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
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Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Mines Near Sparta, NC
1 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Sparta, NC.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Alleghany Stone | Crushed, Broken Granite - Surface (Active) |