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Blue Summit, MO
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 64126.
Population
1,156
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,372
ZIP codes
1
Blue Summit and its ZIP codes
Blue Summit at a glance
- Blue Summit is about 26 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,813, 17% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $33,500 (85% below Missouri) and median rent is $1,149 a month.
Housing and community stats
Blue Summit, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,813
Poverty rate
36.5%
Median home value
$33,500
Median rent
$1,149/mo
Homeownership
42.4%
Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Median age
29.3
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (148), Scottish Americans (86), Italian Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Blue Summit.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,439
374,810 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,129
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$7.3B
FY 2026, $10,145 per person
How people get to work
Blue Summit, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone34.6%
- Carpooled25.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home40.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blue Summit, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,429
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
527
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 19°F
44.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blue Summit, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
26.6%
U.S. 12.8% +13.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.8%
U.S. 11.1% +9.7 pts
ZIP codes in Blue Summit
1 in or overlapping Blue Summit. Population shown
Cities near Blue Summit
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas CityCity | 3.6 mi | 314.5 |
| RandolphVillage | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Sugar CreekCity | 5.6 mi | 11 |
| North Kansas CityCity | 5.7 mi | 4.4 |
| IndependenceCity | 5.8 mi | 78 |
| BirminghamVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.6 |
| AvondaleCity | 5.8 mi | 0.1 |
| RaytownCity | 6.2 mi | 9.9 |
| ClaycomoVillage | 7.4 mi | 2.6 |
| Westwood Hills, KSCity | 7.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Mission Woods, KSCity | 7.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Westwood, KSCity | 8 mi | 0.4 |
| River BendVillage | 8.2 mi | 1.5 |
| Mission Hills, KSCity | 8.8 mi | 2 |
| GladstoneCity | 8.9 mi | 8.1 |
| OaksVillage | 9 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blue Summit, MO in?
- Blue Summit is in Jackson County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Blue Summit, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Blue Summit include 64126.
- What is the population of Blue Summit, MO?
- About 1,156 people live in Blue Summit, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blue Summit?
- Nearby places include Kansas City (3.6 mi), Randolph (4.9 mi), Sugar Creek (5.6 mi), North Kansas City (5.7 mi), Independence (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023