Sparta, MI
Living in Sparta
Bikeability40
Walkability49
Commute53
Public Transit34
Affordability92
Public Safety53
Airports16
Hospitals85
Colleges24
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Schools30
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Residents
4.4kPopulation+200 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age
16%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate42%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$7.8k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$120kMedian Home Value+$8.2k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$632Median Monthly Rent+$112 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K44%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K7%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas86%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sparta
United States45
Michigan58
Grand Rapids Metro Area39
Kent County46
Property Crime in Sparta
United States48
Michigan43
Grand Rapids Metro Area29
Kent County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 19 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 13 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 4 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sparta
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sparta, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sparta, MI
Algoma Christian School
5 miles, N
Divine Providence Academy St Joesph
6 miles, SW
Trinity Lutheran School
6 miles, W
Assumption Bvm School
7 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Sparta, MI
Kuyper College
11 miles, SE
Cornerstone University
14 miles, SE
Compass College of Cinematic Arts
14 miles, S
Aquinas College
14 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sparta, MI
Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus
13 miles, S
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
14 miles, S
Forest View Psychiatric Hospital
17 miles, SE
Metro Health Hospital
21 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Sparta, MI
Gerald R Ford International Airport
21 miles, SE
Muskegon County Airport
27 miles, W
Capital Region International Airport
63 miles, SE
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
64 miles, S