Blue Springs, MO
Living in Blue Springs
Bikeability13
Walkability7
Commute46
Public Transit8
Affordability62
Public Safety34
Airports54
Hospitals63
Colleges40
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools76
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
55kPopulation+3.3k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black7%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate26%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$76kMedian Household Income+$8.3k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty
28 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$166kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$780Median Monthly Rent+$123 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas74%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blue Springs
United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Jackson County77
Property Crime in Blue Springs
United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Jackson County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blue Springs
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding61
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blue Springs, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blue Springs, MO
St John Lalande School
1 miles, N
Plaza Heights Christian Academy
1 miles, SW
Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders
2 miles, NW
Timothy Lutheran School
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Blue Springs, MO
Research College of Nursing
16 miles, W
Rockhurst University
16 miles, W
University of Missouri-Kansas City
17 miles, W
Kansas City Art Institute
17 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blue Springs, MO
St Marys Medical Center
1 miles, N
Centerpoint Medical Center
5 miles, NW
Truman Medical Center Lakewood
7 miles, W
Saint Luke's East Hospital
8 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Blue Springs, MO
Kansas City International Airport
31 miles, NW
Columbia Regional Airport
111 miles, E
Joplin Regional Airport
129 miles, S
Manhattan Regional Airport
129 miles, W