Sparta, NC
Living in Sparta
Bikeability39
Walkability39
Commute81
Public Transit14
Affordability100
Public Safety100
Airports41
Hospitals54
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.6kPopulation-64 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age
11%College-Educated
56%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate40%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$29kMedian Household Income+$2.5k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office31%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$112kMedian Home Value-$2.2k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$308Median Monthly Rent-$105 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197938%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas2%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sparta
United States45
North Carolina20
Alleghany County1
Property Crime in Sparta
United States48
North Carolina30
Alleghany County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sparta
Inland Flooding48
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sparta, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sparta, NC
Blue Ridge Christian School
4 miles, SE
Oak Hill Academy
14 miles, NW
Millers Creek Christian School
23 miles, S
Harvest Time Christian Academy
24 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Sparta, NC
Appalachian State University
37 miles, SW
Emory & Henry College
43 miles, NW
Lees-McRae College
48 miles, SW
Bluefield College
52 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sparta, NC
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
1 miles, NE
Twin County Regional Hospital
16 miles, NE
Ashe Memorial Hospital
20 miles, W
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
23 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Sparta, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
71 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
71 miles, SE
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
90 miles, S