Nebraska
Blue Springs is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 232. Residents earn $34,375 per year, which is 54% below the national average.
Based on current data, Blue Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Blue Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Blue Springs is $34,375, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 30.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Blue Springs is $43,900, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Blue Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches, including 18.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $34,375 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,672 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $941 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,767 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 30.0% |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 744 |
| County GDP | $1,583M |
| Restaurants | 47 |
| Healthcare | 56 |
| Retail | 99 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,931 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 11.23% |
| Commute Time | 20.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $43,900 |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $126,026 |
| Median List Price | $150,000 |
| Median List Price | $150,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $107 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,931 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 11.23% |
| Obesity | 42.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,954/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.3 inches |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 297/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1372°N, 96.6628°W |
| County FIPS | 31067 |
Winner: Republican by 39.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.5% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 297/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Restaurants | 47 |
| Retail Stores | 99 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 20.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |