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Sparta, MO


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Sparta, Missouri

Sparta, Missouri, in Christian county, is 19 miles SE of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 166 miles SE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is included in the Springfield metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,144 people lived in Sparta.

The People and Families of Sparta

In Sparta, about 58% of adults are married.

In Sparta, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sparta had a median family income of $27,981.

Political Inclinations

Sparta residents donated more money ($75) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Sparta.

Sparta Housing

An estimated 64% of living spaces in Sparta are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Sparta, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Sparta strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Sparta Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Sparta Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Sparta Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Sparta, MO

Comparing Sparta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens54
Racial Diversity44
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty33
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use33
Short Commute Times32
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes97
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Rents54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime99
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