Sparta, GA
Living in Sparta
Bikeability9
Walkability2
Commute69
Public Transit19
Affordability100
Public Safety59
Airports58
Hospitals49
Colleges30
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Schools1
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Residents
1.7kPopulation+73 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black89%
Caucasian10%
Education
Less than high school28%
High school graduate39%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$28kMedian Household Income+$7.6k (2010–19)
64%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K49%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government16%
Private sector42%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office11%
Service36%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$63kMedian Home Value-$200 (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$288Median Monthly Rent+$43 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home22%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K43%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
LP gas13%
Utility gas40%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sparta
United States45
Georgia43
Hancock County36
Property Crime in Sparta
United States48
Georgia59
Hancock County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (80%)(19%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton77%
Donald Trump23%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sparta
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding24
Tornado24
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sparta, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sparta, GA
John Hancock Academy
1 miles, S
Nathanael Greene Academy
19 miles, N
Sinclair Christian Academy
19 miles, SW
Brentwood School
21 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Sparta, GA
Georgia College & State University
20 miles, SW
Mercer University
50 miles, SW
Wesleyan College
51 miles, SW
University of Georgia
52 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sparta, GA
Navicent Health Baldwin
21 miles, SW
St Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital
21 miles, NW
Washington County Regional Medical Center
22 miles, SE
Putnam General Hospital
23 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Sparta, GA
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
58 miles, E
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
116 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
120 miles, N