Blue Summit, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,145 Population 2,337/sq mi density
$57,016 Median Income $17,407 per capita
$34,900 Home Value $165,407 Zillow
$1,111 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$57,016 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$34,900 home value, $1,111/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Blue Summit, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,016
24% below
$17,407 per capita
Home Value
$34,900
88% below
Zillow: $165,407
Median Rent
$1,111/mo
4% below
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
77% below
56.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
25.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32% above
25.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Blue Summit Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Blue Summit's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
76%
Home Value
12%
Rent
96%
Poverty
209%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blue Summit a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blue Summit residents earn a median household income of $57,016 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,407. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blue Summit is $34,900 , 88% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,407. Median rent is $1,111/month, with 26.9% 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 1979.

Education

7.9% of adults in Blue Summit hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 56.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blue Summit has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,145
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density2,337/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born9.7%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,016
Per Capita$17,407
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$34,900
Rent$1,111
Ownership57.2%
Zillow$165,407
Housing Units258
Rent Burden26.9%

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking25.9%
Heart Disease8.5%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation814 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+56.1%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.9%
EV Stations12

Did You Know?

The median home in Blue Summit was built in 1979.
32.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (19 miles).
12.1% of the population has a disability.