Sparta Township, MI

Living in Sparta Township

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Bikeability 37
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Walkability 53
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Commute 53
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Public Transit 39
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 70
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 86
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Colleges 24
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Schools 23
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Residents

9.6k Population +505 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
74% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate40%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$57k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector76%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office22%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation2%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$135k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$646 Median Monthly Rent +$126 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home11%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas10%
Utility gas75%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sparta Township

United States45
Michigan58
Grand Rapids Metro Area39
Kent County46

Property Crime in Sparta Township

United States48
Michigan43
Grand Rapids Metro Area29
Kent County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 2 19
Feb 26 2 13
Mar 34 2 7
Apr 46 3 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 3 0
Jul 71 3 0
Aug 69 3 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 50 3 0
Nov 39 3 4
Dec 28 2 17

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sparta Township

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding45
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding5
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sparta Township, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sparta Township, MI

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Colleges

Colleges near Sparta Township, MI

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Kuyper College
12 miles, SE
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Cornerstone University
14 miles, SE
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Aquinas College
15 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Sparta Township, MI

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Metro Health Hospital
21 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Sparta Township, MI

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