Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A-

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Scooter's Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bethlehem Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Blue Springs 8 Theater
Cinema
Lunar Bowl
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (55) A-
Hardee's
Fast Food
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Fazoli's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Side Pockets
Bar
Sonic
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Daylight Donuts
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Andy's Frozen Custard
Sweets
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Wingstop
Fast Food
Planet Sub
Fast Food
Fitness (10) A+
Planet Fitness
Gym
CrossFit Fig
Gym
Vesper Hall
Community Centre
Gage Center/Bounce Zone
Gym
Gage Center
Gym
Country Club Gardens Club House
Community Centre
Sherwood Village Homes Association
Community Centre
Grain Valley Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (8) F
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Align Nutrition
Health Food
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Gigi's Cupcakes
Bakery
Kneaders Bakery
Bakery
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Patricia's Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (86) A+
James Walker School Park
Park
Rotary Park at Railroad Lake
Park
Walnut Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Main Street Park Space
Park
Valleybrook Park
Park
Saint Mary's Park
Park
Hospital Park
Park
Community Prayer Garden
Park
Wilbur Young Park
Park
Martin Park
Park
St. Mary's Angel's Garden Park
Park
Blue Springs Park
Park
Franklin Smith School Park
Park
St. Mary's Manor Garden
Park
Keystone Park
Park
Ward Park
Park
American Legion Park & Baseball Complex
Park
Stone Creek Park
Park
Centerline Beach Park
Park
Shamrock Park
Park
Baumgardner Park
Park
Burrus Old Mill Park
Park
Liberty Gardens Park
Park
Gregory O. Grounds Park
Park
Shops (64) A+
Big Lots
Department Store
Gas Mart USA
Convenience Store
Hy-Vee Gas
Convenience Store
Westlake Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Kennedy's Jewelers
Fashion
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Dean's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Petals & Potpourri
Florist
Verizon
Electronics
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Creative Images In Hair & Nail
Beauty
Kim's Nails
Beauty
Ling Foodmart
Convenience Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Petland
Pets
Sprint
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
Phillips 66
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
The Village Gardens
Florist
Nail Love
Beauty
Shoppes at Coronado Place I
Mall
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Locker Room
Hairdresser
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Blue Springs.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Blue Springs is 95/100 - which is 8% higher than Missouri.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B-

Blue Springs crime rates are 2,380 per 100k, which is 16% lower than Missouri
Property Crime
2,172 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
208 crimes per 100k A-
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employment A-

The median income in Blue Springs is $72,846 - which is 47% higher than Missouri.
Med. Household Income
$72,846 B-
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (22)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
White Oak Dental Group
Dentist
Blue Springs Family Care, PC
Doctor
Cockerell & McIntosh Pediatrics - an affiliate of Children's Mercy
Doctor
Connelly Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Blue Springs Police Station
Police
Dental Depot
Dentist
Saint Mary's Medical Center
Hospital
St. Lukes Hospital Clinic
Clinic
Carl Dahiguist Dental
Dentist
Adams Dairy Family Dental Care
Dentist
Dykhouse Orthodontics
Dentist
Station 3 and Administration Office
Fire Station
Blue Springs Dentistry
Dentist
CareNow Urgent Care
Clinic
Blue Springs Pediatrics
Doctor
Station 5
Fire Station
Foster Dental Care
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Station 2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Station 4
Fire Station
Grain Valley Family Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing A+

Blue Springs home prices are $174,800 - which is 24% higher than Missouri
Home Price
$174,800 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools A-

The Blue Springs graduation rate is 92% - which is 9% higher than Missouri
School Test Scores
66% C+
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (18) F
James Walker Elem.
William Bryant Elem.
St John Lalande School
Timothy Lutheran School
Plaza Heights Christian Academy
Franklin Smith Elem.
Thomas J. Ultican Elem.
Daniel Young Elem.
Moreland Ridge Middle
Cordill-Mason Elem.
Rainbow Center For Communicative Disorders
Lucy Franklin Elem.
Liggett Trail Education Center
James Lewis Elem.
Brittany Hill Middle
Sni-A-Bar Elem.
Paul Kinder Middle School
Stony Point Elem.
John Nowlin Elem.
Sunny Pointe Elem.
Grain Valley South Middle Schl
Prairie Branch Elem.
High Schools (7) F
Blue Springs South High
Plaza Heights Christian Academy
Freshman Ctr. - G. Baker Bldg.
Blue Springs High
Rainbow Center For Communicative Disorders
Liggett Trail Education Center
Valley View High
Grain Valley High
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ratings A+

Blue Springs has an overall rating of 85% from 22 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (20)
From AreaVibes B
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  • Blue Springs has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Blue Springs crime rates are 16% lower than the Missouri average
  • Cost of living in Blue Springs is 8% higher than the Missouri average

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Unexpected visit, traveler 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 15, 2019) I hit a pothole on the interstate that caused my car to be towed, and left me overnight in this friendly town. Although the reception person at La Quinta was a rude idiot, everyone else, from the amazing taxi service at Peeps, the kind people at Phillips 66, who I spent hours w ...Read More ith trying to arrange my next move, the towing service, the Kia dealer, restaurant workers, and literally Everyone, (except LaQuinta), were crazy nice. What a gem of a town. Read Less
Why I love Blue Springs, MO 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 25, 2012) I moved to Blue Springs, MO when I was 27. I had just graduated from college and wanted to move to a city where closeness is still strong. Growing up in a small town, I wanted to be able to know my neighbors. This is exactly what I experience when living in Blue Springs, MO. I've ...Read More been able to enjoy gorgeous golf courses. The Adam Pointe Golf Club offers great scenic view and an expansive driving range.Lake Rememberance is a place where fishing and paddling goes had and had. I have always enjoyed fishing and when I get the urge I spend a little time at Lake Rememberance.

This beautiful place, Blue Springs, MO offers many attractions, restaurants, nightlife and shopping centers. When I first arrived I thought that I might have chosen the wrong place to live but after experiencing it for well over 12 years, there is no other place I rather be.My husband and I always find our way to one of the biggest attraction areas in Blue Springs, Mo on our anniversary. The Blue Spring is a hot spring/Geysers that has beautiful scenery. It more or less attracts out of townees but my husband any I enjoy it's intimate atmosphere.

When it comes to nightlife in Blue Springs MO, there is nothing like it. Since the community is so close, I usually run into my friends. There is so much to choose from when it comes to the nightlife. From lounges, to night clubs, to bars; Blue Springs Mo has a strip of places that warmly invites all party goers on Blue Springs.

If you want to experience a place that is warm and inviting, Blue Springs, Mo is the place to be. Whether you are looking for a place to move to or visit, Blue Springs is definitely a unique place to be in. Read Less
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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Blue Springs? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      James Walker School Park
      Rotary Park at Railroad Lake
      Walnut Park
      Central Park
      Main Street Park Space
      Valleybrook Park
      Saint Mary's Park
      Hospital Park

      Entertainment

      Blue Springs 8 Theater
      Lunar Bowl

      Food & Drink

      Hardee's
      Schlotzsky's
      Taco Bell
      KFC
      Fazoli's
      McDonald's
      Culver's
      Wendy's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Blue Springs? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Blue Springs.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Blue Springs? The cost of living in Blue Springs is 95/100 - which is 8% higher than Missouri.
      Blue Springs
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Missouri
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Blue Springs? Blue Springs crime rates are 2,380, which are 16% lower than Missouri
      Total Crime
      2,380 per 100k people

      2% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 43

      2% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -0%

      Year over year crime is down

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Blue Springs? The median income in Blue Springs is $72,846 which is 47% higher than Missouri.
      Median household income
      $72,84632% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,34512% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      44% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Blue Springs a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Saint Mary's Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Blue Springs Pediatrics
      Blue Springs Family Care, PC
      Cockerell & McIntosh Pediatrics - an affiliate of Children's Mercy

      A+ Housing

      What are Blue Springs home prices? Blue Springs home prices are $174,800 - which is 24% higher than Missouri
      Median home value
      $174,8005% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0137% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      10% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Blue Springs have good schools? The Blue Springs graduation rate is 92% - which is 9% higher than Missouri
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      66%

      38% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Blue Springs a good place to live? Blue Springs has an overall rating of 85% from 22 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      22 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      20 total surveys

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