Sparta, KY

Living in Sparta

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 73
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Hospitals 80
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Colleges 33
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Schools 28
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Residents

295 Population +134 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -5 (2010–19)
9% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
84% Family Households +25% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Black2%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial4%

Education

Less than high school26%
High school graduate41%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household84%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$23k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +21% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +24% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K26%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office12%
Service27%

Commute

Car, truck, or van100%

Housing

$85k Median Home Value -$38k (2010–19)
42% Built 2000 or Later
$536 Median Monthly Rent +$58 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied +29% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached57%
Mobile home43%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200937%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K9%
$300K to $399K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity71%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas6%
Utility gas9%
Wood9%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sparta

United States45
Kentucky26
Cincinnati Metro Area27
Gallatin County5

Property Crime in Sparta

United States48
Kentucky41
Cincinnati Metro Area45
Gallatin County9

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 4
Feb 36 3 4
Mar 45 4 2
Apr 55 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 75 3 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 46 3 0
Dec 36 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sparta

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding84
Tornado25
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sparta, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sparta, KY

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St Joseph Academy
19 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Sparta, KY

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Thomas More University
29 miles, NE
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Hanover College
30 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Sparta, KY

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St Elizabeth Grant
18 miles, E
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St Elizabeth Florence
27 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Sparta, KY

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Blue Grass Airport
48 miles, S
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