Sparta Township, MO

Living in Sparta Township

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 32
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 15
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Hospitals 44
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Colleges 12
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Schools 42
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Residents

2.9k Population +279 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated
69% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate39%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree2%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +12% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector79%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office16%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$117k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
36% Built 2000 or Later
$480 Median Monthly Rent +$15 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K41%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K6%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity55%
LP gas38%
Utility gas1%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sparta Township

United States45
Missouri53
Springfield Metro Area66
Christian County20

Property Crime in Sparta Township

United States48
Missouri54
Springfield Metro Area83
Christian County27

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump79%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 4
Feb 36 3 3
Mar 45 4 2
Apr 55 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 68 5 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 34 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sparta Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding79
Tornado34
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sparta Township, MO

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Sparta Township, MO

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Faith Christian School
15 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Sparta Township, MO

Hospitals

Hospitals near Sparta Township, MO

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Cox Medical Centers
15 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Sparta Township, MO

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