Sparta, MO
Living in Sparta
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
19
Public Transit
1
Affordability
98
Public Safety
82
Airports
15
Hospitals
44
Colleges
12
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
41
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sparta, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sparta, MO
Springfield Catholic High School
14 miles, NW
Developmental Learning Center
14 miles, NW
Faith Christian School
16 miles, SW
St Elizabeth Ann Seton School
16 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Sparta, MO
Missouri State University-Springfield
17 miles, NW
Evangel University
18 miles, NW
Drury University
19 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sparta, MO
Cox Medical Centers
15 miles, NW
Mercy Hospital Springfield
16 miles, NW
Lakeland Behavioral Health System
18 miles, NW
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Springfield
20 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Sparta, MO
Springfield-Branson National Airport
24 miles, NW
Joplin Regional Airport
79 miles, W
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
84 miles, SW
Columbia Regional Airport
134 miles, N