Sparta
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Sparta, North Carolina is a small, charming town set in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Known for its friendly community, scenic landscapes, and access to outdoor recreation, Sparta is perfect for travelers seeking tranquility and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
236
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
36.51°, -81.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,590
Local Cost
$980
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
50
English
100
Temperature
11.7°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
1.3°C
Record High
37.1°C
Record Low
-20.8°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1207 mm
Internet Speed
262 Mbps
Upload
314 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
17.0
Airport
IKB
Distance
31 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.