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Sparta
  • Town in Illinois
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Sparta

#1 in Best Places to Live in Randolph County
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B
    Sparta is a town in Illinois with a population of 4,008. Sparta is in Randolph County. Living in Sparta offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Sparta and residents tend to lean conservative.
    Population
    4,008
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $103,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $743
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      39%
    • Own
      61%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      186.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      791.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,281.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      69.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Sparta

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $57,375
    National
    $69,021
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