There are 12 independent living communities near Sparta, North Carolina. The average daily cost of independent living in North Carolina is $54, with costs ranging between $20 and $145 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expense of $1,617, with costs ranging from about $605 up to $4,342. The average yearly cost is $19,404, which is under the nationwide average of $23,100.
Located within Alleghany County, Sparta is a small city in North Carolina. While the surrounding metro area includes 2,068,612 inhabitants, there are 6,621 residing in the city itself. 36% of the population are over the age of 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Sparta is 68. The city's average household income is $30,000 ($19,000 on a per capita basis), vs an average of $41,000 for the whole of North Carolina. The average home price in Sparta is $229,500, which is relatively higher than the North Carolina average of $204,000. Sparta also has a high unemployment rate of approximately 9.97%.
Sparta has tolerable mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and calm summers. The city gets large levels of rain each year. Sparta has moderate air quality ratings in relation to other cities in the US.