Sparta, Georgia

Population 2,436

Sparta is located in Hancock County, GA. The population is 2,436, making Sparta the largest city in Hancock County.

There are 3 public schools in Sparta with an average Homefacts rating of D. The total crime rate for Sparta is very low , and there are 52 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Sparta is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Sparta property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Sparta include White Plains, Mitchell and Crooked Creek.

Sparta Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 23.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.1%

Crime Rate

43.25% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 579
  • Robbery: 83
  • Burglary: 248
  • Property Crime: 827
  • Larceny Theft: 579

Registered Offenders

93.66% Higher than national avg.
  • 52 offenders in Sparta
  • 213.46 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

34 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 34

Unemployment

Very High 5.4%
  • Georgia unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Sparta, GA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Sparta's schools as Below Average, with an overall D rating.
1 Private School

John Hancock Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Sparta, GA

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10 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2006, the city of Sparta, GA issued 10 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 10 permits, 1 were issued for single family homes and 9 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2005, the city of Sparta, GA issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $590
  • 1 Bedroom: $618
  • 2 Bedrooms: $704
  • 3 Bedrooms: $939
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,205

Zip Codes

31087

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Environmental Hazards

34 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Sparta, GA has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Sparta, GA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Sparta, GA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 45.7°
  • February 45.55°
  • March 54.13°
  • April 62.83°
  • May 70.08°
  • June 78°
  • July 81°
  • August 79.9°
  • September 73.07°
  • October 61.63°
  • November 52.8°
  • December 44.53°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Sparta, GA

Earthquakes
Sparta, GA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Sparta, GA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Sparta, GA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Sparta, GA has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Sparta, GA: $22,310

Unemployment

Unemployment in Sparta is 5.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 42.44%
White Collar - 57.56%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nathan Deal
  • Sen. Johnny Isakson
  • Sen. David Perdue

City Representatives

  • Jody Hice

Neighborhood Info

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145 Cemeteries view all

18 FCC Towers view all

0 Fire Stations view all

  • No fire stations found in Sparta, GA

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Sparta, GA

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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