About
Life in Blue Springs
If you're considering Blue Springs, understand that you're looking at a solidly middle-class suburban community with steady growth and a family-friendly vibe. The median household income is around $89,000 with a median home price near $263,100, which is reasonable for the Kansas City metro area, though you'll want to factor in that median rent is just over $1,200 monthly if you're not buying. The job market is stable with an unemployment rate under 4%, and your commute to Kansas City proper will average around 26 minutes depending on where you work.
Blue Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Foreign-Born
2.9%
Broadband Internet
94.5%
of households
Population Growth
+5.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Blue Springs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Blue Springs, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (31.0%), and 3.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.4%
of residents
65 and Older
15.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.0%
of households
Married Couples
53.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.61
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 24% above MO average
Rent, home values, and income in Blue Springs
In Blue Springs, rent runs 24% above the MO average, and home values are 14% above the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,324
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $309,342 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MO
Unemployment in Blue Springs and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Blue Springs is close to the MO average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Blue Springs Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Kansas City, MO-KS metro area
Commute25.7 min avg
How Blue Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Blue Springs, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 30 mi
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Medium hub5.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 31% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Blue Springs runs 31% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
227.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,717
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Blue Springs Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Jackson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Jackson County, which includes Blue Springs, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 13 | Drought | None reported |
| 2022 | 20 | Drought | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7,000 |
| 2019 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $240,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Jackson County, county-wide
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jackson County, which includes Blue Springs, is typically good — 209 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
209
per year
Moderate Days
153
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Jackson County, county-wide
Climate86°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Blue Springs has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.5"
Annual Snowfall
13.2"
Hot Days/Year
38
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
96
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
88
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 0.96" |
| Feb | 44°F | 26°F | 1.43" |
| Mar | 55°F | 35°F | 2.14" |
| Apr | 66°F | 46°F | 4.19" |
| May | 75°F | 56°F | 5.70" |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 4.95" |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.57" |
| Aug | 87°F | 68°F | 4.54" |
| Sep | 79°F | 59°F | 3.07" |
| Oct | 67°F | 47°F | 3.39" |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 2.05" |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 1.35" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Blue Springs
Blue Springs has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
St Mary's Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Centerpoint Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Independence
University Health Lakewood Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Kansas City
Lee's Summit Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.3 mi away · Lees Summit
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Blue Springs
Blue Springs's student/teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 35.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Harry S Truman National Historic Site, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Blue Springs
Blue Springs has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Harry S Truman National Historic Site (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
National Historic Site
14 mi awayBrown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
National Historical Park
75 mi awayFort Scott National Historic Site
National Historic Site
84 mi awayPublic Libraries in Blue Springs
Blue Springs North Branch
850 Nw Hunter Dr, Blue Springs
Blue Springs South Branch
2220 Sw State Route 7, Blue Springs
Cities Near Blue Springs
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Blue Springs FAQ
Is Blue Springs, Missouri affordable?⌄
Blue Springs's median rent is $1,277/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $88,920/year. Median home value is $263,100.
Is Blue Springs, Missouri safe?⌄
Blue Springs's violent crime rate was 228 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1717 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Blue Springs, Missouri?⌄
Blue Springs has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Blue Springs, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Blue Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,277/month and median household income is $88,920/year. The median home value is $263,100. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Blue Springs, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Blue Springs is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from