Blue Springs, MO

Living in Blue Springs

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 7
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Commute 46
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 62
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Public Safety 34
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 63
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Colleges 40
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Schools 76
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Residents

55k Population +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

$76k Median 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

$166k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$780 Median 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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Public Schools

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Blue Springs, MO

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Colleges

Colleges near Blue Springs, MO

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Blue Springs, MO

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Airports

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