Sparta Township, MI
Living in Sparta Township
Bikeability37
Walkability53
Commute53
Public Transit39
Affordability85
Public Safety70
Airports16
Hospitals86
Colleges24
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Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.6kPopulation+505 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate40%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector76%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office22%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation2%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$135kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$646Median Monthly Rent+$126 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas10%
Utility gas75%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sparta Township
United States45
Michigan58
Grand Rapids Metro Area39
Kent County46
Property Crime in Sparta Township
United States48
Michigan43
Grand Rapids Metro Area29
Kent County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 19 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 13 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 4 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sparta Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding45
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding5
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sparta Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sparta Township, MI
Algoma Christian School
5 miles, N
Trinity Lutheran School
5 miles, W
Divine Providence Academy St Joesph
5 miles, SW
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
8 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Sparta Township, MI
Kuyper College
12 miles, SE
Compass College of Cinematic Arts
14 miles, S
Cornerstone University
14 miles, SE
Aquinas College
15 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sparta Township, MI
Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus
14 miles, S
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
14 miles, S
Forest View Psychiatric Hospital
17 miles, SE
Metro Health Hospital
21 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Sparta Township, MI
Gerald R Ford International Airport
22 miles, SE
Muskegon County Airport
26 miles, W
Capital Region International Airport
63 miles, SE
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
65 miles, S