Sparta, WI
Living in Sparta
Bikeability42
Walkability46
Commute93
Public Transit17
Affordability88
Public Safety81
Airports7
Hospitals88
Colleges81
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Schools36
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Residents
9.7kPopulation+325 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate38%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector66%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle1%
Taxicab1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$123kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$643Median Monthly Rent+$172 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas3%
Utility gas72%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sparta
United States45
Wisconsin35
Monroe County13
Property Crime in Sparta
United States48
Wisconsin37
Monroe County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sparta
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding21
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sparta, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sparta, WI
St Johns Evangelical Lutheran School
0 miles, NW
St Patrick's School
0 miles, N
Sandy Oak Amish School
6 miles, SW
St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran School
9 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Sparta, WI
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
23 miles, W
Viterbo University
23 miles, SW
Winona State University
42 miles, W
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
44 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sparta, WI
Tomah Memorial Hospital
15 miles, E
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
24 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Sparta, WI
La Crosse Regional Airport
22 miles, W
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
72 miles, NW
Central Wisconsin Airport
81 miles, NE
Rochester International Airport
84 miles, W