Sparks, NV is a relatively small city located in Washoe County. According to the latest rankings from BestPlaces.net, Sparks has an overall ranking of 63 out of 100 when comparing it to other cities across the United States. This ranking takes into account quality of life factors such as cost of living, crime rate, education level, and employment opportunities. The city scores particularly well in the categories of education level and quality of local schools (ranking 33 out of 100). On the other hand, crime rate and air quality are ranked slightly lower than average at 52 and 59 out of 100 respectively. Despite these slightly lower numbers, Sparks still offers a safe community with great educational opportunities for its residents.
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