Sparta, PA is a small borough located in the mountains of Pennsylvania. It has an estimated population of 1,180 people according to the 2019 census. Despite its small size, Sparta is highly ranked among other US cities for several criteria. According to BestPlaces, Sparta has a high ranking in quality of life, education, and health & fitness indices. Its quality of life index ranks 4th in the state of Pennsylvania and 167th nationally. This score is based on factors such as housing affordability, cost of living, air quality, weather, crime rate and leisure activities. Additionally, Sparta's education index ranks 2nd in the state and 103rd nationally; it evaluates factors such as school enrollment rates and quality of local schools. Lastly, Sparta's health & fitness index ranks 3rd in Pennsylvania and 172nd nationally; it measures physical activity levels across different age groups as well as access to health care facilities. Overall, these rankings demonstrate that despite its small size, Sparta provides residents with great opportunities for a high quality of life.
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