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Accessing public records in Sparta, MI

Sparta is incorporated with a local city government which will contain some public records. But most public records are held by Kent County court and the county clerk's office. Local law enforcement agencies will also hold records related to criminal offenses. These agencies are Kent County Sheriff's Office and Sparta Police Department. Some of the larger surrounding cities are Grand Rapids, Kentwood and Muskegon.

The below state agencies will also hold records for Sparta residents.

Michigan Secretary of State: Maintains records related to business entities, including corporate filings, trademarks, and trade names. They also handle vehicle registrations and driver's licenses.

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: Provides access to vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce records.

Michigan Department of Corrections: Provides access to records related to incarcerated individuals, including inmate records and prison information.

Michigan Department of State Police: Provides access to criminal records, including background checks, arrest records, and criminal history information.

Michigan Department of Education: Offers access to educational records, including information on schools, districts, and educational statistics.

In addition, other state entities that may contain records and reports in Kent County include State Police: Kent County, Grand Rapids Community College and Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

Complete public record stats in Sparta, MI

Crime rates in Sparta, MI

Primary law enforecment agencies in Sparta

Name Type County City
Kent County Sheriff's Office County Kent
Sparta Police Department City Kent Sparta
On average, overall crime occurs -45% less than the national average and is solved 9% of the time. In Sparta, Rape is committed at a per capita rate (79.9 / 100k residents) which is 100% higher than the national average. Over the last 5 years, Rape occurred 3.4 times per year. And Homicide occurs at a lower rate of -100% less than the national average.

Reporting Agency: Sparta Police Department (per capita = reports per 100,000 residents)

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 84.6 | Last Year Count: 7 | 5-Year Average Count: 3.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 38.89%
Sparta's per capita rate is -68% less than national rate.

-68%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 173.9 | Last Year Count: 10 | 5-Year Average Count: 7.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 18.92%
Sparta's per capita rate is -54% less than national rate.

-54%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 9.4 | Last Year Count: 0 | 5-Year Average Count: 0.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 0%
Sparta's per capita rate is -88% less than national rate.

-88%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 4.7 | Last Year Count: 0 | 5-Year Average Count: 0.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 0%
Sparta's per capita rate is -57% less than national rate.

-57%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 0 | Last Year Count: 0 | 5-Year Average Count: 0 | Solved (5yr ave): 0%
Sparta's per capita rate is -100% less than national rate.

-100%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 126.9 | Last Year Count: 5 | 5-Year Average Count: 5.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 3.7%
Sparta's per capita rate is -53% less than national rate.

-53%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 79.9 | Last Year Count: 2 | 5-Year Average Count: 3.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 11.76%
Sparta's per capita rate is -72% less than national rate.

-72%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 1090.5 | Last Year Count: 38 | 5-Year Average Count: 46.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 4.31%
Sparta's per capita rate is -22% less than national rate.

-22%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 79.9 | Last Year Count: 2 | 5-Year Average Count: 3.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 0%
Sparta's per capita rate is 100% higher than national rate.

+100%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 1297.3 | Last Year Count: 45 | 5-Year Average Count: 55.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 4.71%
Sparta's per capita rate is -34% less than national rate.

-34%

Income distribution in Sparta, MI

The household income level of $20,000 To $25,000 is 121% more common than the national average, making up 8.5% of the population. And the household income level of Under $5,000 is -52% less common than the national average, making up 1.5% of the population in Sparta.

Income Household Under $5,000 (Sparta is -52.31% less than National Ave.)

1.5%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Sparta is 73.07% higher than National Ave.)

4.2%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Sparta is -17.27% less than National Ave.)

3.2%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Sparta is -12.18% less than National Ave.)

3.2%

Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (Sparta is 121.45% higher than National Ave.)

8.5%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Sparta is 73.15% higher than National Ave.)

13.5%

Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (Sparta is 28.34% higher than National Ave.)

13.9%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Sparta is 40.18% higher than National Ave.)

22.3%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Sparta is -7.83% less than National Ave.)

11.2%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Sparta is -36.26% less than National Ave.)

10%

Income Household $150,000 Over (Sparta is -51.64% less than National Ave.)

8.5%

Education levels in Sparta, MI

Colleges in Kent County

Name Type
Grand Rapids Community College University or College
The education level of Highschool is 76% more common than the national average, making up 42.9% of the population. And the education level of College Or Above is -53% less common than the national average, making up 15.8% of the population in Sparta.

Less Than Highschool (Sparta is -41.05% less than National Ave.)

6.4%

Highschool (Sparta is 76.05% higher than National Ave.)

42.9%

Some College (Sparta is 29.05% higher than National Ave.)

35%

Bachelors (Sparta is -53.2% less than National Ave.)

9.6%

Graduate Degree (Sparta is -53.63% less than National Ave.)

6.2%

College Or Above (Sparta is -53.37% less than National Ave.)

15.8%

Stem Degree (Sparta is -44.95% less than National Ave.)

23.4%

Socioeconimics in Sparta, MI

In Sparta, the Divorced percent is 77% higher than the national average, making up 21.7% of the population. And Limited English percent is -100% lower than the national average, making up 0% of the population.

Married (Sparta is -7% less than National Ave.)

41.5%

Divorced (Sparta is 77.6% higher than National Ave.)

21.7%

Never Married (Sparta is -16.12% less than National Ave.)

28.6%

Widowed (Sparta is 54.92% higher than National Ave.)

8.2%

Home Ownership (Sparta is 19.33% higher than National Ave.)

70.9%

Rent Burden (Sparta is 15.12% higher than National Ave.)

34.5%

Labor Force Participation (Sparta is 0.18% higher than National Ave.)

62.5%

Unemployment Rate (Sparta is -27.08% less than National Ave.)

4.1%

Disabled (Sparta is 50.13% higher than National Ave.)

18%

Poverty (Sparta is -17.97% less than National Ave.)

10.3%

Limited English (Sparta is -100% less than National Ave.)

0%

Commute Time (Sparta is 7.49% higher than National Ave.)

27.7%

Health Uninsured (Sparta is -65.94% less than National Ave.)

2.8%

Demograhics in Sparta, MI

White (Sparta is 50.69% higher than National Ave.)

95.2%

Multiple (Sparta is -50.95% less than National Ave.)

3.5%

Hispanic (Sparta is -90.2% less than National Ave.)

1.9%

Black (Sparta is -95.27% less than National Ave.)

0.6%

Other (Sparta is -94.99% less than National Ave.)

0.3%

Asian (Sparta is -95.23% less than National Ave.)

0.3%

Native (Sparta is -86.48% less than National Ave.)

0.1%

Pacific (Sparta is -100% less than National Ave.)

0%

Age distribution in Sparta, MI

Age Under 10 (Sparta is 30.38% higher than National Ave.)

15.3%

Age 10 To 19 (Sparta is -13.46% less than National Ave.)

11%

Age 20s (Sparta is 21.65% higher than National Ave.)

16.6%

Age 30s (Sparta is -4.26% less than National Ave.)

12.8%

Age 40s (Sparta is -11.83% less than National Ave.)

10.6%

Age 50s (Sparta is 6.98% higher than National Ave.)

13.2%

Age 60s (Sparta is -11.01% less than National Ave.)

9.7%

Age 70s (Sparta is 4.38% higher than National Ave.)

6.8%

Age Over 80 (Sparta is 6.65% higher than National Ave.)

3.9%

General info in Sparta, MI

County Name Kent
Population 4,255
Population Proper 4,255
Density 664.3
Age Median 34.30 (Sparta is -7.11% less than National Ave.)
Family Size 3.03 (Sparta is -3.59% less than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 51.30 (Sparta is -1.83% less than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 30,550.00 (Sparta is -14.72% less than National Ave.)
Home Value 150,498.00 (Sparta is -52.56% less than National Ave.)
Rent Median 796.00 (Sparta is -35.61% less than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 34.50 (Sparta is 15.12% higher than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in Sparta and Kent County

Name Type County City
State Police: Kent County State Police Kent
Kent County Sheriff's Office County Kent
East Grand Rapids Police Department City Kent East Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Community College University or College Kent
Grand Rapids Police Department City Kent Grand Rapids
Grandville Police Department City Kent Grandville
Gerald R. Ford International Airport Other Kent
Lowell Police Department City Kent Lowell
Rockford Police Department City Kent Rockford
Sparta Police Department City Kent Sparta
Walker Police Department City Kent Walker
Wyoming Police Department City Kent Wyoming
Kentwood Police Department City Kent Kentwood

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