Sparks, NV

With about 109,106 residents, Sparks is one of Nevada's notable places. Sparks was founded in 1904 and sits in Washoe County. The median age is 36.9 and the median household income is $86,979. Homes carry a median value of $455,900, and about 60% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (54.4%). Around 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Sparks has 35 public schools — 25 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high.

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Sparks Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Sparks.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Sparks is in Washoe County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Sparks was founded in 1904 and sits in Washoe County. Elevation ~1,348 m.