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Blue Springs, MO
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Blue Springs, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Blue Springs a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Blue Springs residents earn a median household income of $84,075 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,504. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blue Springs is $241,500 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,827. Median rent is $1,213/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Blue Springs reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,194/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.6% of adults in Blue Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blue Springs has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.