Blue Springs, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lee County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
271 Population 60/sq mi density
$60,156 Median Income $32,600 per capita
$170,000 Home Value $204,935 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 40.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,156 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Blue Springs, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,156
20% below
$32,600 per capita
Home Value
$170,000
40% below
Zillow: $204,935
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
40.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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)

Income
80%
Home Value
60%
Rent
82%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blue Springs a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $60,156 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,600. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above 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 $204,935. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population271
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density60/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,156
Per Capita$32,600
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$6,477M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,000
Rent$950
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$204,935
Housing Units158
Rent Burden40.6%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,357/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain57.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation463 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Blue Springs was founded in 1888.
The median home in Blue Springs was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 275 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.