Sparta, TN
Living in Sparta
Bikeability10
Walkability38
Commute97
Public Transit12
Affordability100
Public Safety53
Airports57
Hospitals74
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.9kPopulation+46 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-6 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated
61%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black7%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate42%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$34kMedian Household Income+$5.9k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office16%
Service32%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$94kMedian Home Value+$9.1k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$451Median Monthly Rent+$119 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194919%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
LP gas1%
Utility gas49%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sparta
United States45
Tennessee62
White County33
Property Crime in Sparta
United States48
Tennessee59
White County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 5 | 2 |
| Feb | 40 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sparta
Inland Flooding32
Tornado17
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sparta, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sparta, TN
Golden Mountain Academy
5 miles, N
Indian Mound School
11 miles, W
Heavenly Host Lutheran School
15 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Sparta, TN
Tennessee Technological University
17 miles, N
Bryan College-Dayton
40 miles, SE
Cumberland University
50 miles, W
Middle Tennessee State University
50 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sparta, TN
Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital
1 miles, N
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
16 miles, N
Ten Broeck Tennessee
16 miles, N
Dekalb Community Hospital
20 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Sparta, TN
Lovell Field
64 miles, S
Nashville International Airport
69 miles, W
McGhee Tyson Airport
83 miles, E
Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
116 miles, SW