How long is the commute from Sparta, MO?
Workers who live in Sparta, MO take an average of 38.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
4.8% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 38.7 minutes (±7.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Sparta get to work
| Means of transportation | Sparta | Christian County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.4% (±4.8 points) | 78.7% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±4.0 points) | 8.5% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.8% (±2.3 points) | 10.2% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Sparta, the average commute is higher than in Christian County (25.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sparta, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Christian County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Christian County, Sparta ranks 1 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 70 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sparta
| Vehicles available | Sparta | Christian County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±4.3 points) | 3.0% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.3% (±9.3 points) | 26.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.6% (±11.8 points) | 41.8% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.0% (±6.9 points) | 28.8% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Sparta, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Christian County (3.0%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sparta
| Sparta | Christian County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.8% (±2.3 points) | 10.2% (±1.1 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% (±3.4 points) | 97.0% (±0.7 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.3% (±6.8 points) | 91.6% (±1.1 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sparta, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Christian County (91.6%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (89.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sparta
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta | — | 38.7 minutes (±7.1) | — |
| Ozark | 7.7 mi | 23.5 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Rogersville | 7.8 mi | 26.8 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Fremont Hills | 10 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Highlandville | 12 mi | 27.3 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Nixa | 12 mi | 23.4 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Fordland | 13 mi | 29.3 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Saddlebrooke | 14 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Diggins | 17 mi | 39.5 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ozark, MO (23.5 minutes), Rogersville, MO (26.8 minutes), Fremont Hills, MO (21.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Christian County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sparta | 38.7 minutes (±7.1) |
| 2 | Billings | 36.7 minutes (±8.6) |
| 3 | Clever | 29.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 4 | Saddlebrooke | 27.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 5 | Highlandville | 27.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 | Ozark | 23.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 7 | Nixa | 23.4 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Christian County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sparta
How long is the average commute in Sparta?
Workers who live in Sparta, MO take an average of 38.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sparta without a car?
5.1% of households in Sparta have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sparta?
4.8% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Sparta worked from home, and 82.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sparta city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sparta city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sparta city, Missouri
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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