Sparks, Nevada

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Sparks
City
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Nickname(s): 
The Rail City, [1] City of Promise
Motto: 
"It's Happening Here!"
Washoe County Nevada Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Sparks Highlighted.svg
Location in Washoe County
Coordinates: 39°33′16″N119°44′8″W / 39.55444°N 119.73556°W / 39.55444; -119.73556
Country Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
State Flag of Nevada.svg  Nevada
County Washoe
Founded1904;120 years ago (1904)
IncorporatedMarch 15, 1905;119 years ago (1905-03-15)
Named for John Sparks
Government
 • Type Council–manager
 •  Mayor Ed Lawson (R)
Area
[2]
 • Total36.60 sq mi (94.80 km2)
 • Land36.49 sq mi (94.51 km2)
 • Water0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2)
Elevation
[3]
4,413 ft (1,345 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total108,445
 • Density2,971.83/sq mi (1,147.42/km2)
Time zone UTC−8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP Codes
89431, 89434, 89437
Area code 775
FIPS code 32-68400
GNIS feature ID0856391 [3]
Website cityofsparks.us
Reference no.88

Sparks is a city in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. It was founded in 1904, incorporated on March 15, 1905, and is located just east of Reno. The 2020 U.S. Census counted 108,445 residents in the city. [4] It is the fifth most populous city in Nevada. It is named after John Sparks, Nevada governor (1903–1908), and a member of the Silver Party.

Contents

Sparks is located within the Reno–Sparks metropolitan area.

History

Euro-American settlement began in the early 1850s, and the population density remained very low until 1904 when the Southern Pacific Railroad built a switch yard and maintenance sheds there, after moving the division point from Wadsworth. In 1902, the Southern Pacific purchased a large tract of swamp-like land near its newly built railyard, and gave employees clear deed to a 50 ft × 140 ft (15 m × 43 m) lot for the sum of $1. It also offered to pick up and move every house in Wadsworth and reassemble it in this new town free of charge. [5] As the population increased, a city was established, first called Harriman, after E. H. Harriman, president of the Southern Pacific, and then renamed Sparks, after John Sparks, then governor of Nevada. [6] [7]

Sparks remained a small town until the 1950s, when economic growth in Reno triggered a housing boom north of the railroad in the area of Sparks. During the 1970s, the area south of the railroad started to fill up with warehouses and light industry. In 1984, the tower for the Nugget Casino Resort was finished, giving Sparks its first, and currently only, high-rise casino. [8] In 1996, the redevelopment effort of the B Street business district across from the Nugget that started in the early 1980s took a step forward with the opening of a multi-screen movie complex and the construction of a plaza area. This area, now known as Victorian Square, is a pedestrian-friendly district that hosts many open-air events. [6]

Under direction of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a comprehensive dynamic water quality computer model, the DSSAM Model, was developed (Earth Metrics, 1987) to analyze impacts of a variety of land use and stormwater management decisions throughout the 3,120-square-mile (8,100 km2) Truckee River basin; this model was used to develop a set of surface runoff stormwater management measures for Sparks in the 1980s. [9]

Panasonic Energy's manufacturing plant in Sparks, Gigafactory 1, produces EV batteries for Tesla. It employed about 7,000 people in 2020. [10] [11]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Sparks has a total area of 35.9 square miles (93.0 km2), of which 35.8 square miles (92.6 km2) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.4 km2), or 0.47%, is water. [12]

Climate

Sparks has a semi-arid climate. Due to frequent low humidity, especially in the summer, daily temperature ranges are fairly wide. The average January temperatures are a maximum of 48.2 °F (9.0 °C) and a minimum of 24.7 °F (−4.1 °C). Average July temperatures are a maximum of 92.1 °F (33.4 °C) and a minimum of 55.4 °F (13.0 °C). There are an average of 59.5 days with highs of 90 °F (32 °C) and an average of 140.6 days with lows of 32 °F (0 °C). The record high temperature was 108 °F (42 °C) on July 11, 2002, and the record low temperature was −19 °F (−28 °C) on February 7, 1989.

Average annual precipitation in Sparks is 8.38 inches (213 mm). There are an average of 45 days with measurable precipitation. The wettest year was 2017 with 12.38 inches (314 mm) and the driest was 2013 with 3.27 inches (83 mm). The most precipitation in one month was 5.17 inches (131 mm) in January 2017, including the most precipitation in 24 hours, which was 2.41 inches (61 mm) on October 25, 2021.

Average snowfall per year is 6.8 inches (17 cm). The most snow in one year was 23.3 inches (59 cm) in 2016 and the most snow in one month was 14.0 inches (36 cm) in February 2010. [13]

Sparks has a cold desert climate (BW) with warm to hot summers and cool to cold winters. There is a great amount of diurnal temperature variation, causing summers to go from very hot during the day to cool at night. Winter temperatures during the day go well above freezing but can go to as low as 20 °F (−7 °C) during the night.

Climate data for Sparks, Nevada, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1988–present
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)73
(23)		75
(24)		82
(28)		88
(31)		96
(36)		104
(40)		108
(42)		102
(39)		102
(39)		94
(34)		80
(27)		68
(20)		108
(42)
Mean maximum °F (°C)61.5
(16.4)		65.9
(18.8)		74.2
(23.4)		80.6
(27.0)		88.3
(31.3)		95.8
(35.4)		100.3
(37.9)		98.5
(36.9)		93.8
(34.3)		84.0
(28.9)		72.3
(22.4)		62.7
(17.1)		100.8
(38.2)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)48.2
(9.0)		52.9
(11.6)		59.7
(15.4)		65.0
(18.3)		73.9
(23.3)		83.9
(28.8)		92.1
(33.4)		90.8
(32.7)		83.6
(28.7)		71.6
(22.0)		57.2
(14.0)		47.0
(8.3)		68.8
(20.5)
Daily mean °F (°C)36.5
(2.5)		40.2
(4.6)		45.8
(7.7)		50.7
(10.4)		58.5
(14.7)		66.7
(19.3)		73.7
(23.2)		72.0
(22.2)		64.9
(18.3)		54.0
(12.2)		43.2
(6.2)		35.8
(2.1)		53.5
(11.9)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)24.7
(−4.1)		27.4
(−2.6)		32.0
(0.0)		36.3
(2.4)		43.0
(6.1)		49.4
(9.7)		55.4
(13.0)		53.3
(11.8)		46.1
(7.8)		36.5
(2.5)		29.2
(−1.6)		24.5
(−4.2)		38.2
(3.4)
Mean minimum °F (°C)9.8
(−12.3)		13.9
(−10.1)		19.3
(−7.1)		23.5
(−4.7)		31.2
(−0.4)		36.6
(2.6)		45.3
(7.4)		43.8
(6.6)		35.2
(1.8)		24.2
(−4.3)		14.8
(−9.6)		9.0
(−12.8)		5.0
(−15.0)
Record low °F (°C)−3
(−19)		−19
(−28)		14
(−10)		15
(−9)		25
(−4)		30
(−1)		36
(2)		38
(3)		29
(−2)		9
(−13)		2
(−17)		−17
(−27)		−19
(−28)
Average precipitation inches (mm)1.28
(33)		1.00
(25)		0.85
(22)		0.51
(13)		0.69
(18)		0.39
(9.9)		0.42
(11)		0.28
(7.1)		0.24
(6.1)		0.91
(23)		0.70
(18)		1.11
(28)		8.38
(214.1)
Average snowfall inches (cm)2.2
(5.6)		1.0
(2.5)		1.0
(2.5)		0.1
(0.25)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.8
(2.0)		1.7
(4.3)		6.8
(17.15)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)6.35.75.13.44.32.51.91.81.53.14.05.445.0
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)0.91.00.50.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.40.93.8
Source 1: NOAA [14]
Source 2: National Weather Service [13]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910 2,500—
1920 3,23829.5%
1930 4,50839.2%
1940 5,31818.0%
1950 11,378114.0%
1960 19,82774.3%
1970 24,18722.0%
1980 40,78068.6%
1990 53,66731.6%
2000 74,52638.9%
2010 94,72827.1%
2020 108,44514.5%
Source: [15]

2020 census

Sparks, Nevada – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2000 [16] Pop 2010 [17] Pop 2020 [18] % 2000% 2010% 2020
White (NH)46,12255,41057,79269.52%61.39%53.29%
Black or African American (NH)1,5072,1513,0832.27%2.38%2.84%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)6078768840.91%0.97%0.82%
Asian (NH)3,2665,1697,1384.92%5.73%6.58%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)3165449600.48%0.60%0.89%
Some other race (NH)841034540.13%0.11%0.42%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)1,3762,3135,4642.07%2.56%5.04%
Hispanic or Latino, (any race)13,06823,69832,67019.70%26.25%30.13%
Total66,34690,264108,445100.00%100.00%100.00%

As of the American Community Survey of 2018, there were 104,246 people, 38,056 households residing in the city. The population density was 2,524.3 inhabitants per square mile (974.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 76.8% White, 2.5% African American, 1.5% Native American, 5.7% Asian, 0.5% Pacific Islander, and 5.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 29.3% of the population.

In 2018, the population of the city was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18 and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. There were 50.3% females. [12]

In 2018 the estimated median income for a household in the city was $60,785 and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line. [12]

Arts and culture

Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Resort.jpg
Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks

Cultural events include the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off. [19]

Libraries

Sparks has two public libraries, one downtown adjacent, and another in Spanish Springs. Both are branches of the Washoe County Library System. [20] [21] The Sparks Library is 23,000 square feet (2,100 m2). [20]

In 2019, the Sparks library started a Drag Queen Story Hour, despite opposition from parents and conservative groups. [22]

Parks and recreation

The Nugget Event Center is an 8,600 seat outdoor concert amphitheater in downtown Sparks. [23]

Sparks Marina Park was established on a naturally occurring aquifer in Sparks. Aquatic activities include windsurfing, sailing, swimming, scuba diving, fishing and boating. The surrounding park includes walking paths, a dog park, volleyball courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, showers, and a concession stand. [24]

The Mustang Ranch, described as "Nevada's most infamous brothel", has operated at various locations east of Sparks since 1967. [25]

Sparks is home to two golf courses, Wildcreek and Red Hawk.

Education

The Old Glendale School, built in 1864, is listed as a Nevada Historical Marker (No. 169). Glendale preceded Reno and is now part of Sparks. Old Glendale School, Sparks, Nevada.jpg
The Old Glendale School, built in 1864, is listed as a Nevada Historical Marker (No. 169). Glendale preceded Reno and is now part of Sparks.

Public education in Sparks is administered by the Washoe County School District. Schools located within the city district territory include:

High Schools

Middle Schools

Elementary Schools

Infrastructure

Transportation

I-80 runs through central Sparks. 2015-10-27 15 36 28 View west along Interstate 80 in Sparks, Nevada from an airplane landing at Reno-Tahoe International Airport.jpg
I-80 runs through central Sparks.

The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC) operates a city bus system that services the cities of Reno and Sparks.

Sparks is served by the nearby Reno–Tahoe International Airport.

Rail

The Union Pacific Railroad runs east–west through the center of Sparks. The Union Pacific has a significant rail yard south of I-80, just south and adjacent to the Nugget Hotel/Casino towers in downtown Sparks, and is a central part of the area's industrial park. Passenger rail service to the Sparks Amtrak Station ended in 2009, although service continues in neighboring Reno by the California Zephyr.

Roads

Interstate 80 runs east–west through Sparks. State Route 445 (Pyramid Way), El Rancho Drive, Sullivan Lane, Rock Boulevard, Sparks Boulevard, Vista Boulevard, and State Route 659 (McCarran Blvd) are the city's major north–south thoroughfares. Pyramid Way runs from Nugget Avenue in downtown Sparks to Pyramid Lake, about 35 miles north of the city, and has been designated a Nevada Scenic Byway.

Sparks is connected directly to south Reno by the Southeast Connector. It is a northerly extension of Veterans Parkway to the Sparks Boulevard at Greg Street. It serves as an expressway, with only 2 signaled intersections along its 5.5 mile stretch (one at Pembroke Drive and one at Mira Loma Drive), and constitutes a major arterial connection between Reno and Sparks. It provides an alternative route to existing, overcrowded routes such as the US-395/I-580 freeway, Rock Boulevard, and McCarran Boulevard. Construction began in late 2013, and was completed in July 2018. [26]

Sparks also is gearing up for the record of decision on a major, $1.1 billion (estimated) arterial road project, one that will turn a large portion of Pyramid Highway through nearby Spanish Springs into a controlled access, high speed arterial road that connects directly with the US 395 freeway via a complex interchange at the current Parr Boulevard connection. This will directly connect Spanish Springs, a major population center (parts of which are annexed with the city of Sparks), located in the valley just north of Sparks, with the existing Reno/Sparks freeway system which consists currently of Interstate 80 and US 395. This project will also offer more direct freeway system and inter-valley connections to and from Sun Valley, another major population center of the Reno/Sparks metropolitan statistical area. Sun Valley is located just north of Reno and just west of Spanish Springs, and is home to just over 20,000 residents as of 2020.

Notable people

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