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Blue Springs, MO

Blue Springs is a city in Jackson County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Blue Springs is located 19 miles (31 km) east of Kansas City. It is the 8th largest city in the Kansas City metropolitan area and the 10th largest city in the state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 58,604.

The city's history is tied to the migration of settlers seeking their fortunes out west during the age of manifest destiny. Pioneers found the area to be an ideal stopover due to the abundance of clean water from the local spring. The presence of water and a need for supplies led to the construction of a grist mill and a permanent settlement; now the site, on NW Woods Chapel Road, of Burrus Old Mill Park.

An early settler, Franklin Smith, arrived in Blue Springs from Virginia in 1838 and became a leading figure in the community's development. He established the first post office in 1845, naming it after the well-known springs.

The settlement continued to grow near the springs until March 1878, when the Chicago and Alton Railroad announced plans to build a station about one mile east of the original settlement. To take advantage of the commerce the railroad would bring, the town moved its center to the site of the new station and continued its development as a rural trading center. The Chicago & Alton Hotel built in 1878 is the oldest business in the city.

The Jackson County Court granted the incorporation of Blue Springs on September 7, 1880, making it the fourth settlement in the county to be incorporated.

Blue Springs is located at 39°1′4″N 94°16′28″W (39.017778, -94.274444). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.35 square miles (57.89 km2), of which 22.27 square miles (57.68 km2) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) is water.

Blue Springs places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. In addition to recreational opportunities, Blue Springs boasts quality healthcare facilities, including St. Mary's Medical Center and Saint Luke’s Multispecialty Clinic–Blue Springs, ensuring residents have access to comprehensive medical services. IBEX Climbing Gym is a premier facility for indoor rock climbing, providing a challenging and fun workout. Burr Oak Woods Nature Center offers hiking and nature exploration opportunities perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Trinity Wellness and MassageLuXe are the places to go for therapeutic massage services to relieve stress and promote wellness.  Indigo MedSpa offers advanced skincare and aesthetic treatments.

Top sites in Blue Springs, MO are Rink Ratz Inc., Blue Springs Historical Society, and Fun Run Blue Springs.

Population: 60,539 (2023). ZIP codes: 64013-64015, 64029, 64064. Area code: 816. Elevation: 974 ft (297 m). Area: 22.54 sq mi (58.37 km2).

FAQs

What is the crime rate in Blue Springs, Missouri?

The crime rate in Blue Springs is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 24 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Blue Springs is 1 in 42. Based on FBI crime data, Blue Springs is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Missouri, Blue Springs has a crime rate that is higher than 80% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What is the ethnicity of Blue Springs, Missouri?

As of 2022, 1.99% of Blue Springs, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.17k people). In 2022, there were 12.1 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (47.7k people) in Blue Springs, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.95k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.2k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Is Blue Springs, MO a good place to live?

Blue Springs is in Jackson County and is one of the best places to live in Missouri. Living in Blue Springs offers residents a sparse suburban feel; most residents own their homes. In Blue Springs there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Blue Springs and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Blue Springs are highly rated.

Sources

City of Blue Springs

Wikipedia

Niche

Neighborhood Scout

Data USA

Rink Ratz Inc

Blue Springs Historical Society

Fun Run Blue Springs

St. Mary's Medical Center

Saint Luke’s Multispecialty Clinic–Blue Springs

IBEX Climbing Gym

Burr Oak Woods Nature Center

Trinity Wellness

MassageLuXe

Indigo MedSpa

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