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Blue Springs, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lee County County
Blue Springs, MS
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 $60,156 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,600. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,687 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blue Springs is $170,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,940. Median rent is $950/month, with 40.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Blue Springs reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,670/100K.
Education
20.3% of adults in Blue Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blue Springs has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.