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Sparta, WI

Sparta, WI.

Population: 18,160 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$285,263
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
+15.7%
5-year appreciation
+33.9%
10-year appreciation
+89.5%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$287,037
House Price Index
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
16

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
4

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.1 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
252
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2

Amenities

Nearest airport
Sparta Fort McCoy Airport (CMY) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+12 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Median annual property tax
$3,113
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
72.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,222
Average weekly wage
$954
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
95

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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