Sparks, GA
Living in Sparks
Bikeability9
Walkability21
Commute76
Public Transit14
Affordability96
Public Safety48
Airports10
Hospitals34
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.5kPopulation-344 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black58%
Caucasian31%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school33%
High school graduate40%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$29kMedian Household Income-$958 (2010–19)
70%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+17% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K2%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office15%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$53kMedian Home Value-$14k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$531Median Monthly Rent+$183 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached42%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home51%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199935%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K48%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K6%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity92%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas2%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sparks
United States45
Georgia43
Cook County49
Property Crime in Sparks
United States48
Georgia59
Cook County58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sparks
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding21
Tornado26
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sparks, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sparks, GA
Community Christian Academy
3 miles, SE
Liberty Faith Christian Academy
15 miles, W
Valwood School
18 miles, S
Colquitt Christian Academy
20 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Sparks, GA
Valdosta State University
24 miles, S
Thomas University
39 miles, SW
Florida State University
71 miles, SW
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
72 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sparks, GA
Sgmc Berrien Campus
12 miles, E
Turning Point Hospital
20 miles, W
Colquitt Regional Medical Center
20 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Sparks, GA
Valdosta Regional Airport
29 miles, S
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
51 miles, NW
Tallahassee International Airport
76 miles, SW
Jacksonville International Airport
114 miles, SE