Sparta, IL
Living in Sparta
Bikeability59
Walkability51
Commute61
Public Transit23
Affordability100
Public Safety92
Airports27
Hospitals60
Colleges67
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Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.4kPopulation-1 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated
64%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black22%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate35%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military1%
Sales and office31%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle2%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$90kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$473Median Monthly Rent+$112 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194919%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity48%
LP gas3%
Utility gas49%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sparta
United States45
Illinois50
Randolph County8
Property Crime in Sparta
United States48
Illinois43
Randolph County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sparta
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding36
Tornado23
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sparta, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sparta, IL
St Marks Lutheran School
10 miles, S
Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School
12 miles, W
Trinity Lutheran School
12 miles, W
St Agatha Elementary School
15 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Sparta, IL
McKendree University
33 miles, N
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
41 miles, SE
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts
43 miles, NW
Harris-Stowe State University
43 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sparta, IL
Sparta Community Hospital
2 miles, SE
Red Bud Regional Hospital
15 miles, W
Memorial Hospital
16 miles, S
Pinckneyville Community Hospital
20 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Sparta, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
29 miles, N
St Louis Lambert International Airport
54 miles, NW
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
64 miles, S
Barkley Regional Airport
91 miles, SE