Sparta Township, IL

Living in Sparta Township

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 47
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 10
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Hospitals 58
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Colleges 50
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Schools 7
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Residents

1.1k Population -166 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate44%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income -$11k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
98% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office26%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van98%
Motorcycle<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$86k Median Home Value +$2.7k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$368 Median Monthly Rent -$36 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied +8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier33%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K57%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K5%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
LP gas13%
Utility gas67%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sparta Township

United States45
Illinois50
Knox County28

Property Crime in Sparta Township

United States48
Illinois43
Knox County27

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 2 7
Feb 27 2 6
Mar 39 3 3
Apr 51 4 0
May 61 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 40 3 1
Dec 27 2 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sparta Township

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding31
Tornado17
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sparta Township, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sparta Township, IL

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St Marys of Kickapoo
31 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Sparta Township, IL

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Knox College
8 miles, SW
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Monmouth College
21 miles, W
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Methodist College
35 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Sparta Township, IL

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Airports

Airports near Sparta Township, IL

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