Sparta Township, NE
Living in Sparta Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute98
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety92
Airports11
Hospitals79
Colleges29
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Schools28
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Residents
65Population-76 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated-8% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-23% (2010–19)
Age
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years35%
55 to 74 years38%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school29%
High school graduate27%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree17%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone42%
Economy
-Median Household Income+$26k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
74%Lived Here Last Year-17% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K52%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K25%
Employers
Private sector78%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance55%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts9%
Sales and office3%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Worked at home6%
Housing
-Median Home Value-$19k (2010–19)
44%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
53%Owner-Occupied-27% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached77%
Mobile home23%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 201321%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1970 to 197944%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K43%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K39%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas72%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sparta Township
United States45
Nebraska33
Knox County5
Property Crime in Sparta Township
United States48
Nebraska45
Knox County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sparta Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding42
Tornado31
Blizzard9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sparta Township, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sparta Township, NE
St Ludger Elementary School
14 miles, S
Zion Lutheran School
24 miles, SE
St Rose of Lima Elementary School
27 miles, E
St Mary's School
30 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Sparta Township, NE
Mount Marty College
34 miles, NE
University of South Dakota
56 miles, E
Wayne State College
59 miles, SE
Dakota Wesleyan University
72 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sparta Township, NE
Avera Creighton Hospital
14 miles, S
Chi Health Plainview
24 miles, SE
St Michael's Hospital-Cah
24 miles, N
Niobrara Valley Hospital
26 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Sparta Township, NE
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
85 miles, E
Joe Foss Field
90 miles, NE
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
118 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
141 miles, SE