81 movers in Blue Springs
"DO NOT use this company unless you want to be ripped off. My family and I will never use a moving company again after this VERY negative experience. I called Always Helpful Movers to set up a time to get a quote. The Owner John came out to do a wa..."
Metro Wide Movers
"These guys were great from start to finish. They loaded 2 trucks at my house in Overland Park, KS and unloaded all the same day at my new house in S Overland Park, KS. We moved on a Friday and were all settled in and slept comfortably that night. ..."
"I used this moving company service and was more than satisfied with the customer service, the labor execution and even the follow up. Brad the original n sole owner is your person to talk to if you want your moving experience positive n conducive."
"We had 1 truck and 4 guys, made 2 trips locally. 1st it was a pleasure to work with these guys, pleasant and wanting to please. We got some of the OTR crew. Greg, Mike, Kyle and Antonio. It was raining and cool, but there were no complaints. Re..."
"Clayton, Brice and Anthony were my movers. Brice admitted to damaging my 55" TV which cost over $1,000. The company offer to give me $200 and they kept the TV i checked on line and a equivalent value is over $600 even considering the TV was 6 year..."
"I used Adamantine Spine for an out of state move. The experience was flawless from beginning to end. They were extremely communicative during the quoting process and kept me informed every step of the way. All easily done online from my new locati..."
"I had a really good experience overall with Wheatland Van Lines. The crew showed up professional, friendly, and ready to work. You can tell they had experience because they handled everything carefully and stayed organized throughout the entire mo..."
"This company overcharged me for sq.ft. On the truck. Upon delivery many my things were missing or broken. I put in a claim ONE YEAR AGO and nothing! Like I haven’t heard from a single person! When you can, the automatic recording continues to repe..."
"Notice to all the information posting on here is facts from my own investigation and experience but do you own looking to this company your self First I will not recommend this company at all. Now on to my issue with them I have call them to get..."
Aardvark Moving
"One of the worst moving experiences I've had. (And I've had many.) First, they were late (4pm). Second, they drastically underestimated the job (took them 8 hours instead of 6) despite our communicating in ample detail about the scope of the job. ..."
What to know when moving to Blue Springs, MO
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Missouri, the annualized property crime rate is 1,682 per 100,000 people, which is about 8.8% higher than the national average of 1,547. However, property crime has decreased by 30.4% since 2022. The violent crime rate stands at 423 per 100,000, which is 29.9% higher than the national rate of 325, but it has also seen a decline of 15.6% since 2022.
- Violent crime: 423 per 100,000 vs. national 325
- Property crime: 1,682 per 100,000 vs. national 1,547
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 31.6% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Missouri).
Schools & Higher Ed
Blue Springs has access to a total of 14 postsecondary institutions in the region, with 12 located in Jackson County. Notable schools include:
- House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City
- Graceland University - Independence
- Rockhurst University
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Jackson County receives an average of 32.9 inches of precipitation annually, spread over about 97 rainy days. With only 4 snow days a year, the climate is relatively mild for outdoor activities.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Jackson County Parks + Rec - 4.6 stars (2,547 reviews)
- Burrus Old Mill Park - 4.7 stars (1,156 reviews)
- Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum - 4.8 stars (632 reviews)
- Blue Springs Dog Park - 4.5 stars (498 reviews)
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places API.