Sparks, NV

Living in Sparks

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Bikeability 35
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Walkability 26
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Commute 67
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Public Transit 32
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Affordability 57
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Public Safety 38
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Airports 45
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Hospitals 78
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Colleges 66
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Schools 32
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Residents

101k Population +13k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
67% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black2%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate28%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income +$7.9k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$302k Median Home Value +$38k (2010–19)
31% Built 2000 or Later
$999 Median Monthly Rent +$187 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K30%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas71%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sparks

United States45
Nevada56
Reno Metro Area60
Washoe County60

Property Crime in Sparks

United States48
Nevada53
Reno Metro Area53
Washoe County53

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump47%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 8
Feb 38 3 6
Mar 43 2 5
Apr 48 1 3
May 56 1 0
Jun 64 1 0
Jul 71 0 0
Aug 70 0 0
Sep 63 1 0
Oct 53 1 0
Nov 41 2 3
Dec 34 3 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sparks

Inland Flooding27
Tornado2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sparks, NV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sparks, NV

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Imagination Station
1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Sparks, NV

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Sierra Nevada College
26 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Sparks, NV

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Airports

Airports near Sparks, NV

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