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Blue Springs, Nebraska · ZIP 68318

Blue Springs — ZIP 68318

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Blue Springs (68318) scores 46/100 — Below Average for Nebraska. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $142K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index47/100
Avg math proficiency32%
Avg reading proficiency37%
Schools nearby2

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index72/100
Typical home value$142K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Oct 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$142K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

126

Violent Crime

11

Property Crime

115

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Gage County, Nebraska (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
SOUTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06198
32%
37%
3-YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOLPK–PKNo current enrollmentNot reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

439

Median Income

$65K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

41.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 68318 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 68318 has a school score of 47/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 68318 is approximately $142K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 68318 in Blue Springs has an overall NeighborScore of 46/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.