City safety & data profile

SparksNV

Sparks, NV is a 96K-resident city in Washoe County with a median household income of $89,056.

Washoe County, Nevada. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Sparks, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Sparks has a population larger than 92% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $483,800, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-26

96K
Population
Top 8%
By size
$89,056
Median income
$483,800
Median home
8.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Sparks

Sparks posts a median household income higher than 59% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Sparks area.

Top 41%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Sparks

Where Sparks income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$89,056 Top 41% higher than 59% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NV $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Sparks, NV beyond the headline numbers

Sparks sits inside Washoe County, Nevada, at roughly 39.53°N, -119.75°W. Population 96,094, $89,056 median household income. Median home value $483,800, median rent $1,716. Poverty rate 8.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Sparks's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.6%, then high blood pressure at 28.6%. 2 hospitals in/around Sparks, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Sparks from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
96,094
Sparks
Median Income
$89,056
+31% vs avg
Median Home Value
$483,800
+112% vs avg
Median Age
37.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Washoe County) - Sparks's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
497K+17%
Median Income
$88,096+66%
Median Home Value
$539,900+166%
Poverty Rate
10.7%-29%
Unemployment
5.1%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for Sparks, NV
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,716/mo
Poverty Rate
8.5% -40% vs avg
Unemployment 5.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.6%
Work From Home 11.1%
Public Transit 2%

Population

White 57.9%
African American 2.4%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.6%
High Blood Pressure
28.6%
Obesity
28.6%
Physical Inactivity
22.4%
Binge Drinking
18.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.8%
Current Smoking
12.9%
Current Asthma
10.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 60.3%
Annual Checkup 73.7%

Other Measures

Diabetes
9.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.6%
Stroke
3.1%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
0
★★★
1
★★
0
0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
NORTHERN NEVADA MEDICAL CENTER
SPARKS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Sparks, NV?
Sparks, NV has a population of 96,094 people, located in Washoe County, Nevada.
What is the median household income in Sparks?
The median household income in Sparks, NV is $89,056 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.5%.
What is the median home value in Sparks?
The median home value in Sparks, NV is $483,800. Median rent is $1,716/month.
What are the top health concerns in Sparks?
The top health indicators in Sparks include Short Sleep Duration (38.6%), High Blood Pressure (28.6%), Obesity (28.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Sparks?
Sparks has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Sparks?
The median age in Sparks, NV is 37.2 years. 27.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Sparks, NV is located in Washoe County, Nevada. With a population of 96K and a $89,056 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Sparks area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

Nearby Cities 8

Using Sparks's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Sparks area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Sparks against Nevada peers on any ranking lens. Explore Nevada

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Washoe County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.