Sparks, Nevada

Population 92,177

Sparks is located in Washoe County, NV. The population is 92,177, making Sparks the 2nd largest city in Washoe County and the 9th largest city in the state of Nevada.

There are 13 public schools in Sparks with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Sparks is moderate , and there are 296 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Sparks is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Sparks property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Sparks include Sun Valley, Spanish Springs and Golden Valley.

Sparks Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 13.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.2%

Crime Rate

7.87% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 355
  • Violent Crimes: 424
  • Robbery: 72
  • Burglary: 484
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

57.83% Higher than national avg.
  • 296 offenders in Sparks
  • 32.11 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

413 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 28
  • Registered Polluters: 16
  • Superfunds: 8
  • Tanks & Spills: 361

Unemployment

Moderate 3.3%
  • Nevada unemployment average: 5.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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13 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 13 K-12 public schools in Sparks, NV and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Sparks's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
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3 Private Schools

Excel Christian School

Happy Days Preschool & Kindergarten

Northern Nevada Teen Challenge

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1 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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2 Former Drug Labs view all

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377 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Sparks, NV issued 377 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 377 permits, 369 were issued for single family homes and 8 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Sparks, NV issued 380 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 380 permits, 331 were issued for single family homes and 49 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $964
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,152
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,451
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,060
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,483

Zip Codes

89431 89432 89433 89434 89435 89436 89441 89442 89502 89512

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Environmental Hazards

413 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Sparks, NV has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Sparks, NV is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.79 Average
    Sparks, NV is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 35.62°
  • February 38.8°
  • March 35.55°
  • April 40.65°
  • May 47.59°
  • June 55.34°
  • July 62.82°
  • August 75.66°
  • September 68.33°
  • October 54.92°
  • November 44.48°
  • December 30.28°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Sparks, NV

Earthquakes
Sparks, NV has a very high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Sparks, NV has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Sparks, NV has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Sparks, NV has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Sparks, NV: $57,444

Unemployment

Unemployment in Sparks is 3.3%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 5.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.21%
White Collar - 51.79%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Brian Sandoval
  • Sen. Dean Heller
  • Sen. Harry Reid

City Representatives

  • Mark Amodei

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • No Cemeteries found in Sparks, NV

20 FCC Towers view all

3 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Sparks, NV

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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