Blue Springs, Missouri

Population 52,794

Blue Springs is located in Jackson County, MO. The population is 52,794, making Blue Springs the 4th largest city in Jackson County.

There are 18 public schools in Blue Springs with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Blue Springs is low , and there are 67 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Blue Springs is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Blue Springs property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Blue Springs include Lake Tapawingo, Sni A Bar Township and Grain Valley.

Blue Springs Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 5.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 60.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.4%

Crime Rate

4.86% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 247
  • Violent Crimes: 179
  • Robbery: 16
  • Burglary: 213
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

6.29% Lower than national avg.
  • 67 offenders in Blue Springs
  • 12.69 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

82 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 78

Unemployment

Low 2.8%
  • Missouri unemployment average: 3.0%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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18 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 18 K-12 public schools in Blue Springs, MO and 7 private schools. Homefacts rates Blue Springs's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.

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67 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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273 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Blue Springs, MO issued 273 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 273 permits, 121 were issued for single family homes and 152 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Blue Springs, MO issued 139 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 139 permits, 81 were issued for single family homes and 58 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $783
  • 1 Bedroom: $899
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,057
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,400
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,610

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Environmental Hazards

82 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Blue Springs, MO has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Blue Springs, MO is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.58 Average
    Blue Springs, MO is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 29.77°
  • February 33.27°
  • March 45.87°
  • April 55.6°
  • May 66.38°
  • June 75.4°
  • July 80.12°
  • August 77.34°
  • September 67.25°
  • October 55.75°
  • November 46.52°
  • December 33.1°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Blue Springs, MO

Earthquakes
Blue Springs, MO has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Blue Springs, MO has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Blue Springs, MO has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Blue Springs, MO has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Blue Springs, MO: $65,773

Unemployment

Unemployment in Blue Springs is 2.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.0% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 34.17%
White Collar - 65.83%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Nixon
  • Sen. Roy Blunt
  • Sen. Claire McCaskill

City Representatives

  • Emanuel Cleaver
  • Sam Graves

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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2 Cemeteries view all

20 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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