Sparta Township, IL
Living in Sparta Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute47
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety86
Airports10
Hospitals58
Colleges50
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools7
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1kPopulation-166 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate44%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income-$11k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office26%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Motorcycle<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$86kMedian Home Value+$2.7k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$368Median Monthly Rent-$36 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K57%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
LP gas13%
Utility gas67%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sparta Township
United States45
Illinois50
Knox County28
Property Crime in Sparta Township
United States48
Illinois43
Knox County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 7 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sparta Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding31
Tornado17
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sparta Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sparta Township, IL
Galesburg Christian School Assoc
6 miles, SW
Immaculate Conception School
21 miles, W
Visitation Catholic School
23 miles, NE
St Marys of Kickapoo
31 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Sparta Township, IL
Knox College
8 miles, SW
Monmouth College
21 miles, W
Methodist College
35 miles, SE
Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
36 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sparta Township, IL
St Mary Medical Center
6 miles, SW
Galesburg Cottage Hospital
7 miles, SW
Osf Holy Family Medical Center
22 miles, W
Osf Saint Lukes Medical Center
22 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Sparta Township, IL
Quad City International Airport
32 miles, NW
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
39 miles, SE
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
87 miles, S