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Blue Springs, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Gage County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
232 Population 297/sq mi density
$34,375 Median Income $19,672 per capita
$43,900 Home Value $126,026 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
1,075 Violent Crime/100K 3,349 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$34,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$43,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,075 violent crimes/100K (183% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Blue Springs, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,375
54% below
$19,672 per capita
Home Value
$43,900
84% below
Zillow: $126,026
Violent Crime
1,075/100K
183% above
3,349/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
78% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
30.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
46%
Home Value
16%
Poverty
242%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
283%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blue Springs a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blue Springs residents earn a median household income of $34,375 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,672. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 744 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blue Springs is $43,900 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,026. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Blue Springs reports 1,075 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 183% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,349/100K.

Education

7.5% of adults in Blue Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blue Springs has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population232
Median Age56.7 yrs
Density297/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$34,375
Per Capita$19,672
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty30.0%
County GDP$1,583M
Avg Weekly Wage$941

Housing

A+
Home Value$43,900
Rent
Ownership93.4%
Zillow$126,026
Housing Units131
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

F
Violent1,075/100K
Property3,349/100K

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,954/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain31.3 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,247 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Blue Springs was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.