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Sparta

A township of 2,929 people in Dearborn County, Indiana
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails2.4 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Sparta

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
915 ftElevation

Sparta is an unincorporated community in Sparta Township, Dearborn County, Indiana.

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Living in Sparta

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Most working residents leave Sparta for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Lawrenceburg (10%), Cincinnati (7%) and Batesville (5%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Lawrenceburg
10%
Cincinnati, OH
7%
Batesville
5%
Greendale
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Sparta →

Health in Sparta

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 35% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

2worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

St. Elizabeth Dearborn HospitalLawrenceburg · 9.6 mi · ER
Crossroad Health Center HarrisonHarrison · 19 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47032, 47018 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Sparta →

Natural hazards in Sparta

39
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
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Sparta has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 25°Winter
64° / 42°Spring
84° / 63°Summer
66° / 45°Fall
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Nearest: Dillsboro Public LibraryDillsboro · 4.4 miles · 45 hrs a week
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