Sparta Township, MO
Living in Sparta Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute32
Public Transit1
Affordability89
Public Safety83
Airports15
Hospitals44
Colleges12
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.9kPopulation+279 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated
69%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate39%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector79%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office16%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$117kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
36%Built 2000 or Later
$480Median Monthly Rent+$15 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K41%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K6%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity55%
LP gas38%
Utility gas1%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sparta Township
United States45
Missouri53
Springfield Metro Area66
Christian County20
Property Crime in Sparta Township
United States48
Missouri54
Springfield Metro Area83
Christian County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sparta Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding79
Tornado34
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sparta Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sparta Township, MO
Springfield Catholic High School
14 miles, NW
Faith Christian School
15 miles, SW
Developmental Learning Center
15 miles, NW
St Elizabeth Ann Seton School
16 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Sparta Township, MO
Missouri State University-Springfield
18 miles, NW
Evangel University
19 miles, NW
Drury University
19 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sparta Township, MO
Cox Medical Centers
15 miles, NW
Mercy Hospital Springfield
17 miles, NW
Lakeland Behavioral Health System
19 miles, NW
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Springfield
21 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Sparta Township, MO
Springfield-Branson National Airport
24 miles, NW
Joplin Regional Airport
78 miles, W
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
83 miles, SW
Fort Smith Regional Airport
134 miles, SW