Sparta, WI 54656

Population 17,201

54656 is zip code located in Sparta, Wisconsin. The population is 17,201, making 54656 the largest zipcode in Sparta and the largest in Monroe County.

There are 12 public schools in 54656 with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Sparta is very low , and there are 86 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 54656. Unemployment in 54656 is low.

Sparta Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average

Crime Rate

59.04% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

72.91% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

407 Found nearby

Unemployment

Low 2.8%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in 54656, WI and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates 54656's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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86 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 54656.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    6%
  • Rented
    29.2%
  • Owned
    64.8%

19 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Sparta, WI issued 19 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 19 permits, 13 were issued for single family homes and 6 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Sparta, WI issued 24 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 24 permits, 14 were issued for single family homes and 10 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $620
  • 1 Bedroom: $730
  • 2 Bedrooms: $940
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,310
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,610

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Environmental Hazards

407 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (261/283)
    Sparta, WI has 92.23% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Sparta, WI is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.72 Average
    Sparta, WI is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 16.03°
  • February 21.22°
  • March 35.5°
  • April 48.17°
  • May 60.8°
  • June 69.65°
  • July 74.98°
  • August 71.72°
  • September 62.98°
  • October 51.27°
  • November 38.32°
  • December 22.63°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Sparta, WI

Earthquakes
Sparta, WI has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Sparta, WI has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Sparta, WI has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Sparta, WI has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 54656: $54,715

Unemployment

Unemployment in Sparta is 2.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.3% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 49.43%
White Collar - 50.57%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Scott Walker
  • Sen. Tammy Baldwin
  • Sen. Ron Johnson

City Representatives

  • Ron Kind

Neighborhood Info

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1 Cemetery view all

13 FCC Towers view all

1 Library view all

2 Retirement Homes view all