Sparks, TX
Living in Sparks
Bikeability
7
Walkability
27
Commute
61
Public Transit
8
Affordability
60
Public Safety
73
Airports
35
Hospitals
31
Colleges
21
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.1k
Population
+743 (2010–19)
30 y
Median Age
2%
College-Educated
-1% (2010–19)
78%
Family Households
-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Black2%
Hispanic or Latino98%
Education
Less than high school36%
High school graduate31%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree2%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$30k
Median Household Income
+$7k (2010–19)
52%
Above Poverty
-6% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
95%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts7%
Sales and office20%
Service36%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$62k
Median Home Value
+$9.6k (2010–19)
18%
Built 2000 or Later
$553
Median Monthly Rent
+$198 (2010–19)
71%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home41%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199933%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Home Value
Less than $50K42%
$50K to $99K48%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K5%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Utility gas80%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sparks
United States45
Texas51
El Paso Metro Area44
El Paso County44
Property Crime in Sparks
United States48
Texas58
El Paso Metro Area33
El Paso County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (71%)(26%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump24%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sparks
Inland Flooding52
Tornado4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sparks, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sparks, TX
Bethesda Christian Academy
2 miles, S
Life Center Christian Academy
5 miles, NW
Faith Christian Academy
5 miles, NW
Shiloh Christian Academy
5 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Sparks, TX
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso
13 miles, NW
The University of Texas at El Paso
17 miles, NW
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
52 miles, NW
Western New Mexico University
142 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sparks, TX
Foundation Surgical Hospital of El Paso
6 miles, NW
The Hospitals of Providence-East Campus
8 miles, N
El Paso Children's Hospital
13 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Sparks, TX
El Paso International Airport
12 miles, NW
Roswell Air Center
150 miles, NE
Lea County Regional Airport
190 miles, E
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
234 miles, N