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 July 2011, 9,602 people lived there.

Geography
The city has a total area of 6.60 sqmi. Of this, 6.54 sqmi is land and 0.06 sqmi 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

Other websites

 * City of Sparta
 * Deke Slayton Museum