Blue Springs, Missouri
Among the top 23% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 21% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 59% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 44% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 77% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 76% of US places
- top 10% for park & nature access
- top 14% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 15% for property crime
Blue Springs is a mid-size city in Missouri with about 59,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include park & nature access, natural disaster risk, and airport distance. It rates lower on amenities nearby and property crime.
Official websitebluespringsgov.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.0 in1.7 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$83k75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$48kbetter than 40% of US places
Home Value$225k66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 29% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 34% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.26%better than 36% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.39%better than 29% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.99%better than 36% of US places
Unemployment4.0%better than 49% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)31°F45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.5 in56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall13.2 inbetter than 56% of US places
Sunny Days260 daysbetter than 78% of US places
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 31% of US places
Comfortable Days77 daysbetter than 37% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk34.9better than 86% of US places
Air Quality43 AQIbetter than 66% of US places
School Quality50.4better than 36% of US places
Violent Crime1005/100kbetter than 35% of US places
Property Crime2210/100kbetter than 15% of US places
Community
Population58,72098th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.629th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2860th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9439th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+2213th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)81.3%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.7%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.9%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.1%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 48% of US places
Walkability7.5/20better than 67% of US places
Airport Distance31 mibetter than 81% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.5%better than 78% of US places
Amenities Nearby24.86better than 25% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 90% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Blue Springs an affordable place to live?
- Blue Springs is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $48k, better than 40% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Blue Springs?
- The median home value in Blue Springs is $225k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Blue Springs?
- Median household income in Blue Springs is $83k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Blue Springs?
- Median gross rent in Blue Springs is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Blue Springs safe?
- Blue Springs is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1005/100k (better than 35%). Property crime is 2210/100k.
- What is the weather like in Blue Springs?
- Blue Springs averages 79°F in July and 31°F in January, with 43.5 in of annual precipitation and about 260 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Blue Springs?
- Public-school quality in Blue Springs is below average, scoring better than 36% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Blue Springs?
- The average one-way commute in Blue Springs is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)