Blue Summit, Missouri

Blue Summit, Missouri
Interactive map of Blue Summit, Missouri
Coordinates: 39°05′13″N 94°28′52″W / 39.087°N 94.481°W / 39.087; -94.481
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyJackson
Area
 • Total
0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2)
 • Land0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
658
 • Density1,350/sq mi (521.3/km2)
ZIP code
64126[2]
Area codes816 and 975
FIPS code29-06670

Blue Summit is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) lodged between Kansas City and Independence in Jackson County, Missouri, United States.[3] It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, Blue Summit had a population of 658.[4]

It is located in the Independence School District,[5] and is zoned to Korte Elementary, Nowlin Middle School, and Van Horn High School.[6] It was previously in the Kansas City, Missouri School District, where it was zoned to West Rock Creek Elementary School, Nowlin Middle School, and Van Horn High School.[7]

Metropolitan Community College has the Independence school district in its taxation area.[8]

The community is served by Missouri Route 78, Missouri Route 12 and Interstate 435.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2020658
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  2. ^ "Blue Summit MO ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  3. ^ "Sparks fly at Blue Summit's volunteer fire department". Kansas City Pitch. Archived from the original on October 14, 2016. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
  4. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  5. ^ Geography Division (January 12, 2021). 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Jackson County, MO (PDF) (Map). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 14, 2023. - 2010 map
  6. ^ "Boundary Maps" (Archive). Independence School District. Retrieved on January 3, 2016.
  7. ^ "2007-2008 Boundaries." Kansas City, Missouri School District. Retrieved on December 30, 2008.
  8. ^ "MCC SERVICE AREAS" (PDF). Metropolitan Community College. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.