Health Profile of Blue Springs, Missouri
Blue Springs Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Blue Springs Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Blue Springs | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.3 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.0% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.7% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Blue Springs is 79.3 years, about 2.4 years longer than the Missouri average of 76.9 years. The uninsured rate is 8.0%, lower than the Missouri average of 8.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.7% of residents, lower than the Missouri average of 19.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
15,202 residents in Blue Springs are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 538 238 men · 300 women
- 75–84 1,835 816 men · 1,019 women
- 65–74 3,879 1,795 men · 2,085 women
- 50–64 8,950 4,292 men · 4,658 women
Younger residents
12,553 residents in Blue Springs are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,788 1,894 boys · 1,895 girls
- 7–12 3,730 1,986 boys · 1,744 girls
- 3–7 2,903 1,521 boys · 1,382 girls
- 0–3 2,132 1,066 boys · 1,066 girls
About 1,244 residents in Blue Springs (2.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Blue Springs | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 11.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.5% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.2% | 38.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Blue Springs is about 33% lower than in Missouri. The rate of diabetes in Blue Springs is about 29% lower than in Missouri. The rate of obesity in Blue Springs is about 16% lower than in Missouri.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Blue Springs | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.2% | 22.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.9% | 29.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Blue Springs is about 29% higher than in Missouri. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Blue Springs is about 25% lower than in Missouri. The rate of smoking in Blue Springs is about 25% lower than in Missouri.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 60,293 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 663,222 minutes a day and 242.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Blue Springs is 79.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.80 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Blue Springs | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.05 | 6.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Blue Springs is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Blue Springs, MO Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Blue Springs, MO compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs, MO | 48,094 | 79.3 yrs #1/2 | 8.0% #1/2 | 32.2% #1/2 |
| Independence, MO | 120,545 | 75.9 yrs | 12.4% | 35.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Blue Springs, Missouri has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Missouri, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Blue Springs, Missouri.
Is Blue Springs, Missouri a healthy place to live?
Blue Springs, Missouri has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Blue Springs, Missouri?
People in Blue Springs, Missouri can expect to live 79.3 years on average, 2.4 years longer than the Missouri average of 76.9.
What is the uninsured rate in Blue Springs, Missouri?
8.0% of residents in Blue Springs, Missouri have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 0.8 points below the Missouri rate of 8.8%.
What is the obesity rate in Blue Springs, Missouri?
32.2% of adults in Blue Springs, Missouri are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.0 points below the Missouri rate of 38.1%.
Which health problem stands out most in Blue Springs, Missouri?
Compared with Missouri as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 21.2%, about 29% higher than the Missouri rate of 16.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Blue Springs, Missouri go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 60,293 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 663,222 minutes a day and 242.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Blue Springs is 79.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.80 lifetimes a year.
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