Photo: Rowen Hansen · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Blue Springs is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns
Blue Springs differs from Missouri on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Blue Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blue Springs
Binge drinking is the habit Blue Springs doesn’t win on
18.9% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across Missouri. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Heart disease and diabetes are less common in Blue Springs
Blue Springs runs below Missouri on four chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (5.5% vs 6.8%), diabetes (9.9% vs 12.1%) and COPD (6.6% vs 8%). Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Missouri figure falls outside Blue Springs’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Blue Springs’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Blue Springs is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns, #68 of 247 in Missouri. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 82% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 22%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Blue Springs’ median household income is $88,920; among the 10,078 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$111K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
32 miles of trails across 32 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Blue Springs adults…
Blue Springs runs below MO on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Blue Springs
1 hospital in Blue Springs, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Blue Springs; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Blue Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Blue Springs adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Blue Springs adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.4% of Blue Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Blue Springs and the towns around it
Blue Springs’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs | B | 34.3% | 9.9% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Independence | C− | 37.3% | 12.9% | 18.4% | CDC place |
| Lake Lotawana | A− | 31.5% | 9.6% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Lake Tapawingo | — | — | — | — | |
| Grain Valley | B | 34.4% | 8.7% | 16.1% | CDC place |
Lake Tapawingo: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Blue Springs adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Blue Springs
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Blue Springs is better than Missouri on 10 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Blue Springs’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Blue Springs | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.9%16–19.8 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.5–14.3 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.8–20.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.3%30.6–38.2 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.7–11.1 | 12.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.2%29.5–34.9 | 36.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.4%35.5–41.4 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.9%23.7–28.2 | 28.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.5 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.3–8.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%5–6.1 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.8–3.2 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.4%9.4–13.6 | 15.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%12.9–16.4 | 16% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.6%23.7–29.5 | 28.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%16.5–21.6 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.1%29.6–36.8 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.9–9.2 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%73.5–79.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.8%62.8–68.6 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.6–86.8 | 84.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74%71.2–76.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.4%61.5–69.1 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.3%70.4–81.4 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.7%23.9–29.6 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.9%28.6–35.4 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%18.6–23.8 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12%10.5–13.6 | 13.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.9%10.4–13.5 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 9% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 8.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.4%7.3–9.6 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33%30–36 | 36.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%12.1–15 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%14.6–17.9 | 17.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.3–7.8 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.8–4.5 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%3–3.5 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Missouri figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Blue Springs
Is Blue Springs a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Blue Springs is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #68 of 247 in Missouri. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 51%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Blue Springs?
CDC estimates 34.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 38.2%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Blue Springs?
St. Mary's Medical Center in Blue Springs, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Blue Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Blue Springs have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–9.2%), against 8.7% across Missouri.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Blue Springs more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Blue Springs.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Missouri figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.