There are 14 independent living communities near Sparta, Illinois. The daily costs of independent living in Illinois range from $19 to $119, with a median expenditure running around $70. The monthly cost averages around $2,092 and ranges between $576 and $3,575. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is around $25,109, which is above the national average of $23,100.
Located within Randolph County, Sparta is a small city in Illinois. While the city has 6,008 residents, the surrounding statistical area has a population of 1,300,421. About 32% of the local residents are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for Sparta is 71. The mean housing price in the city is $121,500, which is much lower than the state average of $187,500. Sparta has a high unemployment rate of approximately 9.41%. The city's mean household income is $41,000 ($24,000 per capita), versus an average of $54,000 for the state of Illinois.
Sparta has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers. The area receives average levels of precipitation each year. Sparta has better than average air quality compared to other cities in the US.