Sparks, NV
Living in Sparks
Bikeability35
Walkability26
Commute67
Public Transit32
Affordability57
Public Safety38
Airports45
Hospitals78
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
101kPopulation+13k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
67%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black2%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate28%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$7.9k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$302kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$999Median Monthly Rent+$187 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K30%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas71%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sparks
United States45
Nevada56
Reno Metro Area60
Washoe County60
Property Crime in Sparks
United States48
Nevada53
Reno Metro Area53
Washoe County53
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 38 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 43 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 1 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sparks
Inland Flooding27
Tornado2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sparks, NV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sparks, NV
Pebbles Preschool and Kindergarten
1 miles, NW
Imagination Station
1 miles, NW
Excel Christian School
2 miles, SW
The Goddard School - Sparks
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Sparks, NV
University of Nevada-Reno
6 miles, W
Sierra Nevada College
26 miles, SW
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
98 miles, SW
William Jessup University
99 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sparks, NV
Northern Nevada Medical Center
2 miles, S
Dini-Townsend Hospital at Nnmh
5 miles, SW
Bhc West Hills Hospital
5 miles, SW
Renown Regional Medical Center
6 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Sparks, NV
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
6 miles, SW
Sacramento International Airport
118 miles, SW
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
142 miles, SW
Mammoth Yosemite Airport
142 miles, S