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Blue Springs, Nebraska

city · Gage County

At a glance

328
Population
$59,000
Median home value (all homes)
81% below U.S. median
$137,756
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$38,750
Median household income
51% below U.S. median
20.3 min
Average commute
84.8%
Homes with broadband
98.59%
Locations with fiber available
0.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 76 — 24% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing63% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost27% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college37 mi
Nearest community college44 mi
Nearest technical college41 mi
High school graduates94%
College graduates12.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Gage County Economic Development
Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage) is a county-wide economic development group located in Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska. It works to create opportunities for businesses to start, grow or move to Gage County, while increasing economic opportunities for individuals and families through good jobs with positive workforce skills, with target industries including advanced manufacturing, logistics/distribution, health care related businesses, and agriculture related businesses including, ag processing, storage, distribution, and agriculture equipment.
state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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