Blue Springs, MO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

55,415

Unemployment

3.7%

Poverty

4.9%

Median Home

$174,800

Median Income

$72,846

Median Rent

$1,013

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Blue Springs SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

Affordability

8.5

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

8.5

Commute

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Blue Springs, MO Crime Report

1,430
Total Crimes

2,544.8
Total Crimes / 100k People

8.47%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Blue Springs / 100k People	Missouri / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,430	2,544.8	3,073.7	2,346.0

Violent Crime	119	211.8	542.7	387.8
Murder	2	3.6	11.8	6.5
Robbery	20	35.6	74.4	73.9
Aggravated Assault	83	147.7	413.3	279.7
Property Crime	1,311	2,333.0	2,531.0	1,958.2
Burglary	112	199.3	378.8	314.2
Larceny	1,039	1,849.0	1,759.1	1,398.0
Car Theft	160	284.7	393.2	246.0

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Blue Springs, MO Cost Of Living

96
Blue Springs's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Blue Springs	Missouri	National Average
Overall	96	89	100

Services	99	95	100
Groceries	93	96	100
Health	100	96	100
Housing	86	77	100
Transportation	94	91	100
Utilities	99	97	100

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Blue Springs, MO Photos

Source: Google Maps

Rankings for Blue Springs in Missouri

Ranks #23 in Cheapest Places To Live In Missouri

Ranks #37 in Best Places To Live In Missouri

Ranks #37 in Richest Cities In Missouri

Map Of Blue Springs, MO

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Population over time in Blue Springs

Year	Population	% Change
2020	55,415	1.9%
2019	54,370	0.6%
2018	54,036	0.7%
2017	53,641	0.5%
2016	53,364	0.6%
2015	53,053	0.5%
2014	52,776	0.7%
2013	52,401	0.9%
2012	51,951	0.9%
2011	51,508	-

Race / Ethnicity in Blue Springs

White

81.3% (45,033)

African American

7.5% (4,158)

American Indian

0.2% (118)

Asian

1.5% (851)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.2% (119)

Two Or More

2.8% (1,540)

Hispanic

6.5% (3,596)

Race	Blue Springs	MO	USA
White	81.3%	78.8%	60.1%
African American	7.5%	11.3%	12.2%
American Indian	0.2%	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	1.5%	2.0%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.8%	2.9%	2.8%
Hispanic	6.5%	4.3%	18.2%

Gender in Blue Springs

Female

51.9% (28,737)

Male

48.1% (26,678)

Gender	Blue Springs	MO	USA
Female	51.9%	50.9%	50.8%
Male	48.1%	49.1%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Blue Springs for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

1.0% (554)

9-12th Grade

3.0% (1,662)

High School / GED

27.0% (14,962)

Some College

27.0% (14,962)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (4,433)

Bachelor's Degree

23.0% (12,745)

Master's Degree

8.0% (4,433)

Professional Degree

2.0% (1,108)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (554)

Education	Blue Springs	MO	USA
< 9th Grade	1.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	3.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	27.0%	31.0%	27.0%
Some College	27.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	23.0%	18.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	8.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Blue Springs, Missouri

Less than $10,000

2.3% (125,299)

$10,000 to $14,999

0.9% (52,298)

$15,000 to $24,999

5.7% (317,334)

$25,000 to $34,999

7.6% (420,842)

$35,000 to $49,999

11.8% (655,642)

$50,000 to $74,999

23.4% (1,294,396)

$75,000 to $99,999

13.9% (772,497)

$100,000 to $149,999

21.6% (1,196,608)

$150,000 to $199,999

8.7% (479,950)

$200,000 or more

4.1% (226,628)

Income	Blue Springs	MO	USA
Less than $10,000	2.3%	6.1%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	0.9%	4.5%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	5.7%	9.6%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	7.6%	10.0%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	11.8%	13.7%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	23.4%	18.5%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	13.9%	13.0%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	21.6%	14.2%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	8.7%	5.3%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	4.1%	5.2%	8.3%