At a Glance
Median Income
$50,625
$33,371 per capita
Home Value
$72,100
Zillow: $113,453
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
24.6% smoking rate
How Blue Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blue Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blue Springs a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blue Springs residents earn a median household income of $50,625 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,371. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 595 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blue Springs is $72,100 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,453. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
14.9% of adults in Blue Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blue Springs has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population95
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,625
Per Capita$33,371
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$986M
Avg Weekly Wage$877
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,100
Rent
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$113,453
Housing Units51
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking24.6%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death12,739/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain55.6 in/yr
Elevation294 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score3.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Blue Springs was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.510 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.