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1936
Historic American Buildings Survey L. D. Andrew, Photographer Aug. 26, 1936 VIEW OF STAIRS IN HALL - Sayre-Shivers Hous…, 1936
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About Sparta
City in Georgia, United StatesSparta is a city in and the county seat of Hancock County, Georgia, United States. The city's population was 1,357 at the 2020 census.
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Housing in Sparta
The typical Sparta home is worth about $229,000, up 2.2% in a year, 31% below the Georgia typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Sparta
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A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Sparta's police department reported only 2023 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Health in Sparta
Health Grade D−
Healthier than 1% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Georgia
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 6 are too close to call.
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