Sparta Area School District, WI
Living in Sparta Area SD
Bikeability35
Walkability39
Commute79
Public Transit15
Affordability75
Public Safety87
Airports7
Hospitals87
Colleges81
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Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+674 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
64%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate37%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector66%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military1%
Sales and office20%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$153kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$646Median Monthly Rent+$164 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas21%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas53%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sparta Area SD
United States45
Wisconsin35
Monroe County13
Property Crime in Sparta Area SD
United States48
Wisconsin37
Monroe County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sparta Area SD
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding26
Tornado13
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sparta Area School District, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sparta Area School District, WI
St Patrick's School
4 miles, SW
St Johns Evangelical Lutheran School
5 miles, SW
Sandy Oak Amish School
10 miles, SW
Oasis Christian School
12 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Sparta Area School District, WI
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
26 miles, SW
Viterbo University
27 miles, SW
Winona State University
43 miles, W
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
46 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sparta Area School District, WI
Tomah Memorial Hospital
14 miles, E
Black River Memorial Hospital
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Sparta Area School District, WI
La Crosse Regional Airport
25 miles, W
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
69 miles, NW
Central Wisconsin Airport
77 miles, NE
Rochester International Airport
86 miles, W