Livability Score

59
/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 B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Crows Coffee
Coffee Shop
Equal Minded Café
Coffee Shop
Oddly Correct
Coffee Shop
The Roasterie
Coffee Shop
Carmen's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
t.Loft
Coffee Shop
Bruú Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Anchor Island Coffee
Coffee Shop
Messenger Coffee Co
Coffee Shop
Messenger Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Beastro Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tea Drops
Coffee Shop
Broadway Cafe
Coffee Shop
Oddly Correct Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Broadway Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
Westport Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Filling Station
Coffee Shop
Hihat Coffee
Coffee Shop
Mother Earth Coffee
Coffee Shop
One More Cup
Coffee Shop
Monarch Coffee
Coffee Shop
Crow's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Greenlease Gallery
Museum
Sedgewick Hall Mabee Theater
Theatre Arts
Satchel Paige Memorial Stadium
Stadium
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
Museum
Durwood Soccer Stadium
Stadium
Olson Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Brush Creek Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
McDonnell Family Sports Complex
Stadium
Joseph G. Bryan Field
Stadium
The Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park
Art Gallery
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Museum
John Wornall House Museum
Museum
Curry Theatre
Theatre Arts
KCAI Gallery
Art Gallery
Battle of Westport Visitor Center
Museum
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum
Leopold Gallery and Art Consulting
Art Gallery
Splash Pad
Water Park
H&R Block Artspace at KCAI
Art Gallery
Starlight Theater
Theatre Arts
Dog Park
Attraction
Rhinoceros Hornbill
Attraction
Lion-Tailed Macaque
Attraction
Otters
Attraction
Polar Bears
Attraction
Food and Drink (1) D-
Paul's Liquor & Grocery
Alcohol
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Gael's Public House and Sports
Bar
Tiki Taco
Fast Food
Bob's-N-Motion
Bar
Go Chicken Go
Fast Food
China Feast
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Texas Tom Burgers
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Andre's Confiserie Suisse
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Winstead's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Community Center
Community Centre
Fit AF Studio
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Uzazi Village
Community Centre
Southeast Community Center
Community Centre
Henry John Latshaw Community Youth Center
Community Centre
Cleaver Family YMCA
Community Centre
Kansas City Center for Inclusion
Community Centre
Bodyfit
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
The Q Garden;Quilombo
Community Centre
Kansas City Young Audiences
Community Centre
Palestine Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Kansas City Irish Center
Community Centre
Linwood YMCA
Community Centre
Calvary Community Wellness Center
Community Centre
MJ Fitness
Gym
Kansas City Barbell
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Metro Thriftway
Grocery Store
The Littlest Bake Shop
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
SunFresh
Grocery Store
Brookside Market
Grocery Store
Supreme Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
The Better Cheddar
Cheese
ALDI
Grocery Store
Thriftway
Grocery Store
Baked in Kansas City
Bakery
Leon's Thriftway
Grocery Store
Marsh's Sun Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Sun Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Meshuggah Bagels
Bakery
Lamar's Donuts
Bakery
M&M Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Happy Food Center
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Parks (21) A+
Blue Hills Park
Park
Town Fork Creek Greenway
Park
Daniel Morgan Boone Park
Park
Thomas J. Kiely Park
Park
Linda Hall Library Arboretum
Park
15 and the Mahomies Playground
Playground
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Park
Kauffman Legacy Park
Park
Countryside Park
Park
Brookside Park
Park
Brush Creek Parkway
Park
Frank Theis Mall
Park
Wilbur H. Dunn Park
Park
Brookside Triangle Park
Park
Ivanhoe Park
Park
Hibbs Park
Park
The Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park
Park
Oak Park
Park
Southmoreland Park
Park
Jacob L. Loose Memorial Park
Park
Blenheim Park
Park
Gillham Park
Park
Mill Creek Park
Park
Holmes Park
Park
Big Blue Battlefield Park
Park
Shops (3) A-
Goodfellas Barber and Shaving Parlor
Hairdresser
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Inter-City General Store and Deli
Convenience Store
Studio 51 Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Tiskit Taskit Gifts Balloons & Baskets
Clothing
S&R Deli & Grocery
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
The Grooming Project
Pets
Keith Shaw's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
X-Press Mart
Convenience Store
Joe's Barbershop
Hairdresser
True Elegance Beauty Salon
Beauty
City Gear
Clothing
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Highlights by Kevin
Hairdresser
Your Natural Image Salon
Hairdresser
Sinshear Hair & Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Family Affair Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Country View Market
Convenience Store
Gen X
Clothing
Midland True Value
Home Improvement
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.5% take public transportation in Blue Hills.
Public Transit Stops (29)
Stops & Stations
A+
55th at Euclid
Bus Stop
55th at Euclid
Bus Stop
55th at Woodland
Bus Stop
55th at Brooklyn
Bus Stop
55th at Woodland
Bus Stop
55th at Brooklyn
Bus Stop
55th at Highland
Bus Stop
55th at Highland
Bus Stop
55th at Olive
Bus Stop
55th at Olive
Bus Stop
55th at The Paseo
Bus Stop
The Paseo at 55th
Bus Stop
The Paseo at 54th
Bus Stop
The Paseo at 55th
Bus Stop
The Paseo at 56th
Bus Stop
55th at The Paseo
Bus Stop
The Paseo at 54th
Bus Stop
The Paseo at 56th
Bus Stop
The Paseo at 53rd
Bus Stop
Prospect at 55th
Bus Stop
Prospect at 55th
Bus Stop
The Paseo at 57th
Bus Stop
Prospect at 54th
Bus Stop
The Paseo at 57th
Bus Stop
The Paseo at 53rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.5%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Blue Hills is 81/100 - which is 8% lower than Missouri.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime F

Blue Hills crime rates are 14,429 per 100k, which is 410% higher than Missouri
Property Crime
9,575 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
4,854 crimes per 100k
F
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employment F

The median income in Blue Hills is $40,152 - which is 19% lower than Missouri.
Med. Household Income
$40,152
F
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
F
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health B+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
KCFD Fire Station 29
Fire Station
Comprehensive Health Care
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Research Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
KCFD Station 35
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Research Medical Center Brookside Campus
Hospital
Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
Hospital
Fire Station 19
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
KCFD Station 30
Fire Station
Fire Station 17
Fire Station
Kansas City Police Department Metro Patrol
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kansas City Care Clinic
Clinic
Westwood Police Department
Police
KCPD Central Patrol Division
Police
Fairway Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Costco Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
D-
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housing B+

Blue Hills home prices are $52,914 - which is 63% lower than Missouri
Home Price
$52,914
F
Home Appreciation Rate
-12%
F
Home Affordability
1.3x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools F

The Blue Hills graduation rate is 78% - which is 7% lower than Missouri
School Test Scores
11%
F
High School Grad. Rates
78%
D+
Elementary Schools (2) B-
Hogan Preparatory Acad Middle
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-M
Hogan Preparatory Academy Elem
Troost Elem.
Glad Tidings Christian Academy & Child Development
M. L. King Elementary
Brookside Charter Middle Schl
Brookside Charter Elementary
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle
B. Banneker Academy
St Peter'S School
Visitation School
Ac Prep Elementary
Genesis School Inc.
University Academy-Middle
University Academy-Lower
Citizens Of The World Charter
Border Star Montessori
Carver Dual Language School
Urban Christian Academy
Global Montessori Academy
Academie Lafayette-Oak
B. Banneker Elem.
Pathway Academy Elementary
Allen Village Junior
High Schools (1) F
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-U
Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts
Ewing Marion Kauffman High
Hogan Preparatory Academy
St Teresa'S Academy
Southeast High School
University Academy-Upper
Delasalle Charter School
The Plaza Academy
Allen Village High School
Academie Lafayette - Armour
Central Academy Of Excellence
Highlands Academy
Contract
Cristo Rey Kansas City
Shawnee Mission Christian School
Alternative Resource Ctr.
Kansas City Academy
Bishop Miege High School
Horizon Academy
B W Sheperd School
Center Alternative
Gillis Center School
Sherwood Center For The Exceptinoal Child
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ratings F

Blue Hills has an overall rating of 24% from 1 reviews.
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  • Blue Hills has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • Blue Hills crime rates are 133% higher than the Kansas City average
  • Cost of living in Blue Hills is 13% lower than the Kansas City average
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Blue Hills? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Blue Hills Park
      Town Fork Creek Greenway
      Daniel Morgan Boone Park
      Thomas J. Kiely Park
      Linda Hall Library Arboretum
      15 and the Mahomies Playground
      Martin Luther King Jr. Park
      Kauffman Legacy Park

      Entertainment

      Greenlease Gallery
      Sedgewick Hall Mabee Theater
      Satchel Paige Memorial Stadium
      The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
      Durwood Soccer Stadium
      Olson Performing Arts Center
      Brush Creek Amphitheater
      McDonnell Family Sports Complex

      Food & Drink

      Paul's Liquor & Grocery
      Church's Chicken
      Gael's Public House and Sports
      Tiki Taco
      Bob's-N-Motion
      Go Chicken Go
      China Feast
      Taco Bell

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Blue Hills? Of all people who commute, 3.5% take public transportation in Blue Hills.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Blue Hills a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Two Rivers Behavioral Health System
      Research Medical Center
      Children's Mercy Hospital
      Saint Lukes
      Saint Joseph Medical Center
      Saint Luke's North
      Kindred Hospital Northland
      Crittenton Childrens Center

      Pharmacies

      Costco Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Sabates Eye Center
      Barry Road Dental Group
      Mosaic Life Care at Shoal Creek
      Ottis Family Chiropractic
      Facial Surgery Group
      I Got Your Back
      KC North Spine and Joint Center
      J Edward Kendrick and Associates