81 movers in Blue Springs
Carlyle Van Lines
"This is a warning to all to avoid Carlyle Van Lines. They are extremely disrespectful to military members and their families and are known to avoid taking responsibility for their actions. They destroyed my very expensive antique marble coffee tab..."
Studdard Moving and Storage
"The move itself went fine. They showed up on time, were polite, and were professional movers with the exception of messing up paint on my stairway while three guys literally shoved my king size mattress through an opening that was too small. The m..."
All American Moving Company
"If you are looking for a company that cannot keep its commitments repetitively, underestimates costs, has subcontractors that overcharge (or appear to make things up), picks up later than promised and delivers even later than that (3½ weeks from p..."
Sierra Moving and Delivery
"I would never recommend this company if they were the last moving company on the face of the Earth! They brought a 26' truck to move a 1,800 sq. ft home. I was quoted a price for 2 guys and they weren't worth the 3 I was sent. The tore and broke ..."
Mallory Moving and Storage
"I originally had the delivery scheduled for the 2nd of November, and immediately informed them that I would not be able to make that arrangement as I would not be signing for my house (at the earliest) on the 2nd of November. They promptly called ..."
New City Movers
"Do not use this moving service. They were about 6 hours late for their scheduled pick up (scheduled for 3-6, ended up coming around 10:00pm), my shipment took over a month to arrive to my new home, and many items were broken. The actual cost endin..."
Cornhusker Moving Group Inc.
"I can't believe I just came across all these other reviews talking about how Lacy never returns calls (SO TRUE) and there is nobody else to help you! They no-call no-showed twice after I stayed home for full days. What's worse: Two men were delive..."
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.
