Sparta is a city in north central Christian County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sparta had a population of 1,876. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code65753

Area code417

Living in Sparta

Housing in Sparta

$265K▲ 2.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Sparta home is worth about $265,000, up 2.9% in a year, close to the Missouri typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Sparta

Safety Grade B

Sparta reports less crime per resident than 59% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Sparta 3

Missouri 4.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Sparta 6.1

Missouri 16.9

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Sparta

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Most working residents leave Sparta for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Springfield (45%), Ozark (13%) and Branson (3%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Springfield

45%

Ozark

13%

Branson

Nixa

4%Work in townlive and work in Sparta 17 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 401Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Sparta →

Health in Sparta

C⁺

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 37% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 54% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Missouri

≈Just like Missouri

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

Conditions all close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

Nothing stands out: Sparta tracks Missouri closely.

Care nearby

Cox Medical CentersSpringfield · 14.5 mi · ER

Fordland ClinicFordland · 14.1 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

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves

0Does Sparta flood?no paid flood claims on record 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Sparta

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Sparta →

Climate in Sparta

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Sparta has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

46° / 25°Winter

67° / 44°Spring

86° / 64°Summer

69° / 45°Fall

How much snow does Sparta get?About 17 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 13, with the last in spring around Apr 26.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Sparta →

Schools in Sparta

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A⁻

School Grade A-

The public schools Sparta’s kids attend outperform 79% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictSPARTA R-IIISchools4

Sparta Elem. AElementary · Grades K–4 · 263 students Sparta Middle BMiddle · Grades 5–8 · 187 students Sparta High B+High · Grades 9–12 · 227 students Sparta PKPrekindergarten · Grades PK · 57 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.