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Crime in Sparta summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Sparta. Key points include:
There were 337 total crimes in Sparta in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Sparta is 3,445.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Sparta is 316.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Sparta is 3,128.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Sparta is 62.58% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Sparta Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sparta / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 337 | 3,445.5 | 1,432.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 31 | 316.9 | 278.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 26 | 265.8 | 200.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 306 | 3,128.5 | 1,154.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 20 | 204.5 | 117.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 279 | 2,852.5 | 875.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 71.6 | 161.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Sparta summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sparta. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wisconsin. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sparta is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sparta is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Sparta is $272,155.
The median income in Sparta is $64,973.
Sparta's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sparta Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sparta | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 74 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Sparta, WI Weather
The average high in Sparta is 56.1° and the average low is 34.3°.
There are 67.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 34.3 inches of precipitation each year with 39.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sparta |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 34.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 67.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 34.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 39.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Sparta Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sparta
The current population in Sparta is 9,950. The population has increased 5.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,950 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 9,921 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 9,943 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 9,955 | 2.1% |
| 2020 | 9,751 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 9,717 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 9,656 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 9,621 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 9,659 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 9,638 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 9,610 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 9,587 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 9,538 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 9,475 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 9,392 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sparta
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Sparta is:
86.8% White with 8,641 White residents.
2.6% African American with 263 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 45 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 71 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 13 Other residents.
3.0% Two Or More with 300 Two Or More residents.
6.2% Hispanic with 617 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sparta | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.8% | 78.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.6% | 5.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 8.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Sparta
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Sparta is 49.6% female with 4,940 female residents.
Sparta is 50.4% male with 5,010 male residents.
| Gender | Sparta | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sparta for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Sparta completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Sparta completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Sparta completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Sparta completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Sparta completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Sparta completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Sparta completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Sparta completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Sparta completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sparta | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sparta, Wisconsin
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2.0% of households in Sparta earn Less than $10,000.
4.8% of households in Sparta earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.8% of households in Sparta earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.3% of households in Sparta earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.4% of households in Sparta earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.4% of households in Sparta earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.3% of households in Sparta earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.6% of households in Sparta earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.7% of households in Sparta earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.7% of households in Sparta earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sparta | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.8% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.3% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.4% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.3% | 13.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.6% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.7% | 9.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
