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Sparta

A city of 236 people in Kentucky
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About Sparta

City in Kentucky, United States
236Population
6.3 sq miArea
509 ftElevation

Sparta is a home rule-class city in Gallatin and Owen counties in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, Sparta had a population of 236. Sparta is home to Kentucky Speedway.

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ZIP code41086
Area code859
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Housing in Sparta

$230K≈ same as a year ago Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Sparta home is worth about $230,000, about the same as a year ago, close to the Kentucky typical home.

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Most working residents leave Sparta for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Warsaw (10%), Walton (4%) and Florence (4%). Half commute less than 25 miles.

Warsaw
10%
Walton
4%
Florence
4%
York, IN
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Sparta →

Health in Sparta

Compared with Kentucky

1better than KY·1worse

of 5 measures CDC estimates. The other 3 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Carroll County Memorial HospitalCarrollton · 14.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Triad Health Systems ChcWarsaw · 5.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Sparta · CMS · HRSAHealth in Sparta →

Natural hazards in Sparta

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Sparta →

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Sparta has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 26°Winter
66° / 44°Spring
85° / 64°Summer
68° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Gallatin County Public Library DistrictWarsaw · 6 miles · 53 hrs a week

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