Sparta, Wisconsin

Sparta is a city in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States. It is on the La Crosse River.  Sparta is the seat of Monroe County. As of 2020, 10,025 people lived there.

Geography
The city has a total area of . Of this,  is land and  is water.

Climate
Sparta's location gives the area a temperate, continental climate. The warmest month of the year is July. In July, the average high temperature is 85°F (29°C). The average low temperature is 63°F (18°C). January is the coldest month. In January, the high temperatures averages 26°F (-4°C) and the low temperatures is about 6°F (-14°C)

Notable people
Larry Baumel, NASCAR
Kathryn F. Clarenbach - the co-founder of NOW, the National Organization of Women
James Gillett, Governor of California
Ben Lawrence - NFL player
Tim Schendel - NASCAR driver
Deke Slayton - astronaut

References

Other websites
 City of Sparta
 Deke Slayton Museum

Category:Cities in Wisconsin
Category:Monroe County, Wisconsin
Category:County seats in Wisconsin