Sparta, Tennessee
Quick Statistics
Sparta is a community in White County, Tennessee, home to about 4,939 people spread across 6.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $29,120 a year, and a typical home is worth about $217,000. About 26.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 87.1% of residents under 65 have health insurance.
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Among the Tennessee towns GeoStat tracks, Sparta ranks number 116 of 502 in population, number 308 in median household income, number 189 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Sparta typically top out near 88°F in July, while January nights average about 28°F. The area sees roughly 5 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Doyle, TN | 5.9 mi. | 532 |
| 2. | Spencer, TN | 13.5 mi. | 1,511 |
| 3. | Cookeville, TN | 14.8 mi. | 36,088 |
| 4. | Pleasant Hill, TN | 15.4 mi. | 514 |
| 5. | Baxter, TN | 17.6 mi. | 1,361 |
| 6. | Algood, TN | 18.4 mi. | 4,036 |
| 7. | Monterey, TN | 18.6 mi. | 2,768 |
| 8. | Smithville, TN | 19.6 mi. | 5,288 |
What is the population of Sparta, Tennessee?
Sparta has a population of about 4,939 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Sparta, Tennessee in?
Sparta is located in White County, Tennessee.
What is the median home value in Sparta, Tennessee?
The median home value in Sparta is about $217,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Sparta, Tennessee?
The median personal income in Sparta is about $29,120 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Sparta, Tennessee?
Since 1950, 20 tornadoes have been recorded in White County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Sparta, Tennessee?
Typical July highs run about 88 degrees and January lows about 28 degrees, with around 5 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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