What are the schools like in Blue Springs, NE?

Blue Springs is served primarily by SOUTHERN SCHOOL DISTRICT 1. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1.

What is the median household income in Blue Springs?

The median household income in Blue Springs, NE is $36,563 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Blue Springs, NE?

Blue Springs has an average high temperature of 34.1°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 19.7 inches.

Blue Springs, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Blue Springs, NE?

Blue Springs has a violent crime rate of 148.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 688.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Blue Springs, NE a Good Place to Live?

Blue Springs is a small town of 199 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $36,563 .

Strengths: Blue Springs stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Blue Springs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Blue Springs city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Blue Springs metro area.

Metric	Blue Springs, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$36,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$36,563	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Blue Springs's violent crime rate is 148.7 per 100,000 residents — 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

148.7 /100k

Property Crime

688.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Blue Springs is served primarily by SOUTHERN SCHOOL DISTRICT 1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Blue Springs, NE	National Avg
School District	SOUTHERN SCHOOL DISTRICT 1	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Blue Springs sees average highs of 34.1°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 30.8 inches of annual precipitation and 19.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Blue Springs, NE
Average High — January	34.1°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	30.8"
Annual Snowfall	19.7"

Demographics

Metric	Blue Springs, NE	National Avg
Population	199	—
Median Age	56.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.6%	22.2%
65 and over	28.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wymore, NE 1 mi Holmesville, NE 4 mi Barneston, NE 8 mi Odell, NE 9 mi Liberty, NE 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Blue Springs

Blue Springs, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68318

Blue Springs vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blue Springs, NE affordable or expensive?

Blue Springs has a median home value of $36,900 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $36,563.

What is the crime rate in Blue Springs, NE?

Blue Springs's violent crime rate is 148.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 688.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Blue Springs?

Public schools in Blue Springs are operated by SOUTHERN SCHOOL DISTRICT 1. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 4.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Blue Springs, NE a good place to live?

Blue Springs, NE has a population of 199, a median household income of $36,563, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Blue Springs?

Blue Springs averages 34.1°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.8 inches with about 19.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Blue Springs?

Blue Springs, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68318.

What is the population of Blue Springs?

The population of Blue Springs, Nebraska is 199 with a median age of 56.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Blue Springs?

Key numbers for living in Blue Springs: median home $36,900, median household income $36,563, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blue Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.