Sparta Township, MN
Living in Sparta Township
Bikeability5
Walkability8
Commute100
Public Transit9
Affordability65
Public Safety86
Airports34
Hospitals74
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
757Population+1 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
77%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate33%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$83kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K27%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector60%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office16%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home16%
Housing
$163kMedian Home Value-$2.1k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$434Median Monthly Rent+$53 (2010–19)
85%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas40%
Utility gas24%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sparta Township
United States45
Minnesota28
Chippewa County12
Property Crime in Sparta Township
United States48
Minnesota45
Chippewa County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 18 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 30 | 1 | 9 |
| Apr | 46 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 32 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 17 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sparta Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding26
Tornado22
Blizzard14
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sparta Township, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sparta Township, MN
Central Minnesota Christian School
24 miles, E
St Edward School
30 miles, SW
Community Christian School
33 miles, E
School of St Peter
33 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Sparta Township, MN
Southwest Minnesota State University
34 miles, S
University of Minnesota-Morris
46 miles, N
South Dakota State University
69 miles, SW
Martin Luther College
74 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sparta Township, MN
Chippewa County Hospital
2 miles, NW
Avera Granite Falls
11 miles, SE
Johnson Memorial Hospital
19 miles, W
Appleton Municipal Hospital
24 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Sparta Township, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
89 miles, NE
Joe Foss Field
107 miles, SW
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
126 miles, NE