The Town FilesBlue Springs, Missouri
City in Jackson County · population 58,603 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $263,100
- Household income
- $88,920
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 37.2
Blue Springs is a city of 58,603 people in Jackson County, Missouri. The median home is worth $263,100, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for cycling than 87% of Missouri towns, more vibrant than 85% of Missouri towns, more upscale than 82% of Missouri towns.
How Blue Springs ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Blue Springs is worth $263,100, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $88,920, which is more affordable than 36% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $1,277 a month. 68.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Blue Springs | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $263,100 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $1,277 | $855 |
| Median household income | $88,920 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 68.9% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Blue Springs
| People | Blue Springs | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.2% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 27.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 8.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.9% | — |
| Work from home | 14.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.5% | 88.7% |
Weather in Blue Springs
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 22.1°F. About 38.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.2 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 96 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Blue Springs since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 20, 1957 about 7.4 miles from the town center and killed 37. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 37 deaths and 195 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 201 times; the largest was 5.50 inches on September 18, 2010.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4238: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| June 30, 2011 | Flood | EM-3325: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 375,574 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,613 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Blue Springs itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Blue Springs
17 public schools with 12,289 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE SPRINGS HIGH | 9-12 | 2,396 | 16.2 |
| BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH HIGH | 9-12 | 2,308 | 18.8 |
| PAUL KINDER MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 917 | 15.8 |
| MORELAND RIDGE MIDDLE | 6-8 | 862 | 15.1 |
| BRITTANY HILL MIDDLE | 6-8 | 853 | 14.2 |
| CORDILL-MASON ELEM. | K-5 | 698 | 13.7 |
| LUCY FRANKLIN ELEM. | K-5 | 543 | 15.1 |
| SUNNY POINTE ELEM. | K-5 | 518 | 13.6 |
| WILLIAM BRYANT ELEM. | K-5 | 486 | 15.7 |
| JAMES LEWIS ELEM. | PK-5 | 471 | 13.5 |
| JOHN NOWLIN ELEM. | K-5 | 462 | 13.2 |
| JAMES WALKER ELEM. | K-5 | 447 | 15.4 |
Towns near Blue Springs
- Grain Valley, MO2.8 mi · 15,627 people · home $283,800
- Independence, MO6.8 mi · 123,011 people · home $172,900
- Oak Grove, MO7.5 mi · 8,157 people · home $215,500
- Lee's Summit, MO8.9 mi · 101,108 people · home $340,900
- Buckner, MO9.1 mi · 2,945 people · home $197,600
- Raytown, MO10.5 mi · 30,012 people · home $182,900
- Sugar Creek, MO11.6 mi · 3,271 people · home $136,600
- Greenwood, MO12.3 mi · 6,021 people · home $286,100
Blue Springs questions
Is Blue Springs, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Blue Springs scores better for retirees than 23% of Missouri towns and quieter than 12%. 15.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in Blue Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Blue Springs is valued at $263,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,920, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,277 a month.
What is the weather like in Blue Springs?
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 22.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.3 inches of precipitation a year and 13.2 inches of snow.
Does Blue Springs get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Blue Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 20, 1957. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)