Sparta is a small town of 175 in Ohio, with a median household income of $64,833
and a 14.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Sparta stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Sparta is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Sparta city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.5
Sparta's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sparta costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Sparta, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$90,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,143
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,833
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Sparta's violent crime rate is 155.7 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
155.7 /100k
Property Crime
288.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Sparta, OH
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sparta sees average highs of 33.5°F in January
and 83.0°F in July,
with 44.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.8 inches of snow per year.
Sparta's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Sparta roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $90,000 and median rent is $1,143/month.
Sparta's violent crime rate is 155.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 288.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Sparta, OH has a population of 175, a median household income of $64,833, and an unemployment rate of 14.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Sparta averages 33.5°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.2 inches
with about 25.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Sparta, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43350.
The population of Sparta, Ohio is 175 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sparta: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $90,000, median household income $64,833, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sparta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
