Blue Springs SnackAbility
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Crime in Blue Springs summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Blue Springs. Key points include:
There were 1,640 total crimes in Blue Springs in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Blue Springs is 2,684.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Blue Springs is 235.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Blue Springs is 2,448.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Blue Springs is 26.66% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Blue Springs Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Blue Springs / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,640 | 2,684.3 | 2,403.3 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 144 | 235.7 | 462.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 4.9 | 7.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 13 | 21.3 | 51.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 98 | 160.4 | 357.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,496 | 2,448.6 | 1,941.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 105 | 171.9 | 236.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,198 | 1,960.8 | 1,306.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 193 | 315.9 | 398.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Blue Springs summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Blue Springs. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Missouri. Key points include:
The cost of living in Blue Springs is 97 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Blue Springs is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Blue Springs is $307,946.
The median income in Blue Springs is $88,920.
Blue Springs's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Blue Springs Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Blue Springs | Missouri | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 98 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 92 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Blue Springs, MO Weather
The average high in Blue Springs is 64.9° and the average low is 44.6°.
There are 70.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.6 inches of precipitation each year with 13.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Blue Springs |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Blue Springs Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Blue Springs
The current population in Blue Springs is 59,965. The population has increased 16.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59,965 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 59,416 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 58,720 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 58,265 | 5.1% |
| 2020 | 55,415 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 54,850 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 54,370 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 54,036 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 53,641 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 53,364 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 53,053 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 52,776 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 52,401 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 51,951 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 51,508 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Blue Springs
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Blue Springs is:
78.2% White with 46,879 White residents.
8.0% African American with 4,797 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 48 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 1,049 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 104 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 67 Other residents.
5.5% Two Or More with 3,309 Two Or More residents.
6.2% Hispanic with 3,712 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Blue Springs | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.2% | 76.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.0% | 10.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 2.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 5.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Blue Springs
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Blue Springs is 50.8% female with 30,484 female residents.
Blue Springs is 49.2% male with 29,480 male residents.
| Gender | Blue Springs | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Blue Springs for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Blue Springs completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Blue Springs completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Blue Springs completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Blue Springs completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Blue Springs completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Blue Springs completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Blue Springs completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Blue Springs completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Blue Springs completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Blue Springs | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Blue Springs, Missouri
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3.1% of households in Blue Springs earn Less than $10,000.
1.4% of households in Blue Springs earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.5% of households in Blue Springs earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.9% of households in Blue Springs earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.6% of households in Blue Springs earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.5% of households in Blue Springs earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.6% of households in Blue Springs earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.1% of households in Blue Springs earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.3% of households in Blue Springs earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.0% of households in Blue Springs earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Blue Springs | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.5% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.9% | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.6% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.5% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.6% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.1% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.3% | 8.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.0% | 8.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
