There are 20 independent living communities serving Blue Springs, Missouri. This includes 5 communities in Blue Springs and 15 nearby. Independent living costs in Missouri range from around $20 up to $124 per day, with a median expense running approximately $46. The per month cost averages about $1,375 and ranges between $602 and $3,729. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $16,500, which is less than the US average of $23,100.
Costs for independent living in Blue Springs, MO can range between $765 per month and $4,028 per month. The average cost is around $1,869 per month, or about $22,424 annually.
Blue Springs is a medium sized city in Missouri. It is located within Jackson County and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan statistical area. While the surrounding metropolitan area includes 948,048 people, there are 56,014 residing in the city. 22% of the local populace are over 55.
Blue Springs has an above average SeniorScore™ of 76. The city has a mean per capita income of $29,000 and a mean household income is $68,000 (the Missouri state average is $43,000). The current unemployment rate is around 5.91% and the median home price is $147,000, which is lower than the Missouri average of $153,000.
Blue Springs has medium average temperatures, with medium winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets average amounts of rainfall each year. In comparison to other cities, Blue Springs has a lower than average rate of crime and very low air quality.