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

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

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

Explore Near Sparta

Waterfalls

Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors

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UFO Sightings

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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Haunted Places

Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings

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7 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Sparta, NC.