Post Office, 2020
Sparks’s story
124 years in pictures
Census counts: 421 in 1910, a peak of 772 in 1980, 122 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2020 and 2 maps from 1905 on.
- 1902Sparks is settled
SparksOK
A town of 120, settled in 1902.
Population
120
2025 Census estimate · +5.3% since 2020
Typical home
$212K
+5% in a year
Household income
$47K
median
Median age
31.9
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Sparks a good place to live?
No town among the 132 in Oklahoma we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Sparks. Sparks has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
120 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Sparks: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Sparks, and how to reach them.
PowerOG&E12.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLincoln Co RWD #1No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Sparks’ trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Oklahoma you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person until 25 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 25 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSecretary, Lincoln County Election BoardLincoln County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2018
ZIP code7486974869 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Sparks.
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Sparks
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Sparks, expect mild winters and hot summers
Sparks has chilly winters and hot summers. At 94°F, Sparks’ July high is where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 93°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
5″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–53°
Spring48–72°
Summer69–92°
Fall50–74°
Nov 2
typical first frost
Apr 2
typical last frost
+0.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Sparks
No violent or property crimes were reported in Sparks in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Sparks is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Sparks is
Sparks beats the Oklahoma average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 44% of Sparks adults have high blood pressure, against 40% in Oklahoma’s towns and 35% across U.S. towns. 42% of adults have obesity in Sparks.
| Sparks | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 40% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 41% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 34% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
3 better23 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Sparks | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.3% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.7% | 7.3% |
Prague Regional Memorial Hospital
11.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The median rent in Sparks is lower than in most of Oklahoma or the rest of the country
Sparks’ median rent is $600 a month. Typical home values rose 5% in the year to September 2026. 78% of Sparks households own their home.
$212KZillow home value
| Sparks | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $600 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 78% | 62% | 73% |
Typical home value
Sparks$212K
Oklahoma$221K
+5%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Sparks
18pages on Sparks
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Sparks; the nearest are
Oklahoma Baptist UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Shawnee18.5 mi$35,570 tuitionSeminole State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Seminole25.8 mi$5,460 in-state tuitionLangston UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Langston33.8 mi$6,863 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Sparks residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
About Sparks
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Sparks is a town in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sparks had a population of 122. The center of population of Oklahoma is located in Sparks [1].
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 853 ft
- ZIP code
- 74869
Questions about Sparks
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Sparks, OK a good place to live?
Sparks has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.