Sparks, NV
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 80,651 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Sparks climate is mild, but extreme fluctuations between day and night are common. The region is prone to light snow accumulations in the winter months.
Geography
The city is located in the Truckee Meadows, just east of Reno, bisected by the Truckee River.
Cultural Attractions
Hot August Nights and the Best in the West Rib Cook-off are two of the festivals that bring the community together each year.
Recreation
Nearby Lake Tahoe offers various opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.
Economy
Sparks Nugget Inc., United Parcel Service, and Northern Nevada Medical Center are the city's top three employers.
| Air quality [details] | 93 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 76.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 1,470 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 2 / 10 / 22 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 0 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Renown Regional Medical Center | Reno , NV | No |
| St. Mary's Regional Medical Center | Reno , NV | No |
| Barton Healthcare System | South Lake Tahoe , CA | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearthstone Of Northern Nevada | Sparks, NV | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Renown Skilled Nursing | Sparks, NV | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Rosewood Rehabilitation Center | Reno, NV | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Manor Care Health Services | Reno, NV | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Center Of Reno | Reno, NV | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Regent Care Center Of Reno | Reno, NV | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Evergreen At Cc Health & Rehab | Carson City, NV | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Carson Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Carson City, NV | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Evergreen Mountainview Health | Carson City, NV | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Tahoe Forest Hosp. Ext. Care | Truckee, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Eastern Plumas Hospital D/P Snf | Portola, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Barton Memorial Skilled Nursing | South Lake Tahoe, CA | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Evergreen Gardnerville Health & Rehab Ctr | Gardnerville, NV | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| South Lyon Medical Center | Yerington, NV | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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