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Blue Springs, Missouri

Introduction to Blue Springs, Missouri

Blue Springs, Missouri, in Jackson county, is located 8 miles SE of Independence, Missouri and 16 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. Part of the surrounding Kansas City metro area, Blue Springs is home to approximately 48,080 residents.

Blue Springs History

Blue Springs was named after the Little Blue River, which provided clean, cool water to pioneers on their westward journey. The city was incorporated on September 7,1880. The early settlement shifted base to the center of the city around the year 1878.

Blue Springs and nearby Attractions

  • Burr Oak Woods
  • Kansas City Zoo
  • Strawberry Hill Museum
  • Walt Disney House and Garage
  • Watkins Mill State Park
  • Worlds of Fun

Things To Do In Blue Springs

The City Market, the Kansas City Zoo and the Walt Disney House & Garage are all accessible from Blue Springs. The Moon Marble Company offers tours and demonstrations on how to make handmade toys that they manufacture. The Watkins Mill State Park provides opportunities for swimming, fishing, hiking, biking, camping and picnicking.

Blue Springs Transportation

Air transportation is available from Jackson International Airport.

Blue Springs Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include the University of Missouri, Rockhurst University, Maple Woods Community College, Penn Valley Community College and William Jewell College.

High Points

Blue Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 11%Blue Springs Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 11%Blue Springs People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 13%Blue Springs College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 15%Blue Springs Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Blue Springs Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 18%Blue Springs Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 19%Blue Springs Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Blue Springs, MO

Comparing Blue Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Male Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women59
Female Share of the Population42
Age of the Population42
Racial Diversity29
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times43
Public Transportation Use27
Walking and Biking to Work18

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes71
Affordability of Rents61
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime53

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