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Blue Springs, MO

Founded 1880Jackson CountyElev. 297 m
Population
59,416
Median home
$241,500
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
18
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Blue Springs

With about 59,416 residents, Blue Springs is one of Missouri's notable places. Blue Springs was founded in 1880 and sits in Jackson County. The median age is 36.7 and the median household income is $84,075. Homes carry a median value of $241,500, and about 69% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (78.4%). Around 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
59,416
Median age
36.7
Median household income
$84,075
Per-capita income
$40,504
Poverty rate
7%
High-school grad or higher
95.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg. commute
25.7 min
Work from home
14.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White78.4%
Hispanic or Latino8.1%
Black8%
Asian1.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38.6%
Sales & office26.2%
Service15.9%
Production, transportation & material moving11.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$241,500
Median gross rent
$1,213/mo
Owner-occupied
68.7%
Median year built
1985
Households
22,459
Avg. household size
2.64

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Blue Springs has 18 public schools — 10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading63%
Math62%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

BLUE SPRINGS HIGHHighGrades 9–12
BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH HIGHHighGrades 9–12
VALLEY VIEW HIGHHighGrades 9–12
BRITTANY HILL MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
MORELAND RIDGE MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
PAUL KINDER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
CORDILL-MASON ELEM.Elementary
DANIEL YOUNG ELEM.ElementaryGrades -1–5
FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM.Elementary
JAMES LEWIS ELEM.ElementaryGrades -1–5
JAMES WALKER ELEM.Elementary
JOHN NOWLIN ELEM.Elementary
LUCY FRANKLIN ELEM.Elementary
SUNNY POINTE ELEM.Elementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime51% below national
Blue Springs189
Missouri474
United States386
↑ 6% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime20% above national
Blue Springs2,337
Missouri2,177
United States1,952
↑ 7% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Blue Springs Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Blue Springs.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Jackson County
HailVery High
TornadoVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Blue Springs is in Jackson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Blue Springs was founded in 1880 and sits in Jackson County. Elevation ~297 m.

Map of Blue Springs
Blue Springs, MO
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Notable people from Blue Springs
Bryan PrattLogan StutzDeiondre' HallJustin PittsDarrius ShepherdKendall BlantonKirk MyersJonathan Patterson
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Blue Springs, MO (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Blue Springs, Missouri.

Edward Allen Smith, 56
Blue Springs · 64015
AKA Edward Smith, Edward A Smith
Michael Tyrone Taylor, 51
Blue Springs · 64014
AKA Mike Null Taylor, Michael T Taylor
James Curtis Wilson, 59
Blue Springs · 64015
AKA James C Wilson, Curt Null Wilson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Blue Springs — frequently asked

What is the population of Blue Springs, Missouri?
Blue Springs has a population of about 59,416, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Blue Springs?
The median home value in Blue Springs is $241,500, and the median gross rent is $1,213/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Blue Springs safe? What is the crime rate?
Blue Springs Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 189 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Blue Springs face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jackson County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hail, tornado, cold wave.
How many schools are in Blue Springs?
Blue Springs has 18 public schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Blue Springs?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Blue Springs. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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