Sparta Area Schools, MI
Living in Sparta Area Schools
Bikeability27
Walkability48
Commute58
Public Transit30
Affordability72
Public Safety75
Airports16
Hospitals86
Colleges24
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation+737 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate36%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$68kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector76%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office21%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$168kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$655Median Monthly Rent+$125 (2010–19)
79%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas15%
Utility gas72%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sparta Area Schools
United States45
Michigan58
Grand Rapids Metro Area39
Kent County46
Property Crime in Sparta Area Schools
United States48
Michigan43
Grand Rapids Metro Area29
Kent County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) 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 Area Schools
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding5
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sparta Area Schools, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sparta Area Schools, MI
Trinity Lutheran School
5 miles, W
Divine Providence Academy St Joesph
5 miles, SW
Algoma Christian School
5 miles, N
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
7 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Sparta Area Schools, MI
Kuyper College
12 miles, SE
Compass College of Cinematic Arts
14 miles, S
Cornerstone University
14 miles, SE
Aquinas College
14 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sparta Area Schools, 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
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Sparta Area Schools, MI
Gerald R Ford International Airport
22 miles, SE
Muskegon County Airport
25 miles, W
Capital Region International Airport
64 miles, SE
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
64 miles, S