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Sparta, TN

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Population
5,038
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
919 ft
Median Home Value
$217,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$731/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$50,080
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Sparta

Sparta is a quiet White County town of about 5,000 residents, situated just 15 miles south of Cookeville near the edge of the Cumberland Plateau. The historic courthouse square is the center of everyday activity, hosting Saturday morning markets, seasonal festivals, and casual community gatherings throughout the year. The Calfkiller River cuts directly through town, giving residents a scenic setting with easy spots to fish, paddle, or take an evening walk.

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Liberty Square is lined with local storefronts, casual dining, and the historic Oldham Theatre, along with memorials honoring bluegrass legend Lester Flatt, who was born nearby. For recreation, the paved Calfkiller River Trail takes walkers and cyclists across a repurposed railroad bridge, while larger state parks like Burgess Falls and Rock Island sit only a short drive away. With White County schools in town and U.S. 70 running right through, it is an easy commute to Cookeville, Crossville, and Smithville.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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