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IL area data

Sparta, IL

Sparta, IL.

Population: 5,491 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$134,849
1-year appreciation
+5.2%
3-year appreciation
+19.2%
5-year appreciation
+37.8%
10-year appreciation
+51.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$136,437
House Price Index
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
4

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
strongWind, coldWave, earthquake, hail, heatWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
47.0 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
215
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park (19 mi)
Nearest airport
Sparta Community Airport - Hunter Field (SAR) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-107 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Median annual property tax
$1,982
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
62.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,323
Average weekly wage
$950
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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