Sparta, MO

Living in Sparta

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 19
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 98
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 15
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Hospitals 44
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Colleges 12
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Schools 41
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Residents

1.6k Population -135 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
9% College-Educated -7% (2010–19)
68% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate44%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree1%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$9.8k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -8% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +14% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector87%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office24%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$103k Median Home Value +$5.8k (2010–19)
42% Built 2000 or Later
$480 Median Monthly Rent +$16 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200940%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity76%
LP gas20%
Utility gas1%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sparta

United States45
Missouri53
Springfield Metro Area66
Christian County20

Property Crime in Sparta

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

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding72
Tornado29
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sparta, MO

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Sparta, MO

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Faith Christian School
16 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Sparta, MO

Hospitals

Hospitals near Sparta, MO

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Cox Medical Centers
15 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Sparta, MO

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