Sparta, Tennessee

Population 4,961

Sparta is located in White County, TN. The population is 4,961, making Sparta the largest city in White County.

There are 7 public schools in Sparta with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Sparta is moderate , and there are 85 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Sparta is moderate 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 Doyle, Walling and Rock Island.

Sparta Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 19.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 73.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 7.5%

Crime Rate

42.25% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 504
  • Violent Crimes: 121
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 484
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

92.10% Higher than national avg.
  • 85 offenders in Sparta
  • 171.34 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

102 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 8
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 92

Unemployment

Moderate 3.5%
  • Tennessee unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Sparta, TN and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Sparta's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
2 Private Schools

Indian Mound School

White County Mennonite Christian Day School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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85 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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16 Former Drug Labs view all

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6 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Sparta, TN issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Sparta, TN issued 6 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: $563
  • 1 Bedroom: $566
  • 2 Bedrooms: $720
  • 3 Bedrooms: $890
  • 4 Bedrooms: $976

Zip Codes

38583

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Environmental Hazards

102 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Sparta, TN has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Sparta, TN is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.56 Average
    Sparta, TN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 35.6°
  • February 37.25°
  • March 46.1°
  • April 55.95°
  • May 62.93°
  • June 70.54°
  • July 75.4°
  • August 72.5°
  • September 64.6°
  • October 52.93°
  • November 45.67°
  • December 36.9°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Sparta, TN

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Sparta, TN: $29,799

Unemployment

Unemployment in Sparta is 3.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 53.18%
White Collar - 46.82%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bill Haslam
  • Sen. Lamar Alexander
  • Sen. Bob Corker

City Representatives

  • Diane Black

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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63 Cemeteries view all

14 FCC Towers view all

7 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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