Blue Summit, Missouri
Blue Summit is a community of 1,156 people in Jackson County, Missouri.
Why visit Blue Summit
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Forest Park, Elmwood Cemetery and Harry S. Truman Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Blue Summit
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Blue Summit
Blue Summit is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) lodged between Kansas City and Independence in Jackson County, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, Blue Summit had a population of 658.
From the Wikipedia article Blue Summit, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Forest Park
Monument and historic site · 2.6 mi
Defunct amusement park in Kansas City, Missouri
Museums and landmarks8
Elmwood Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Harry S. Truman Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Missouri, United States
Independence
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Train station in Independence, Missouri, United States served by Amtrak
Temple Lot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Geographical location important in Latter Day Saint history
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum
Museum · 3.4 mi
Presidential library and museum for U.S. President Harry S. Truman, located in Independence, Missouri
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes2
Nirvana Coffee and Games
Cafe · Burger, Chicken, Coffee Shop, Ramen, Sandwich, Tea · 1.5 mi
10707 East Winner Road
Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr 12:00-00:00; Sa 10:00-00:00; Su 09:00-21:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship18
Mount Washington Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
9623 East Independence Avenue, Independence
Mount Washington United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.5 mi
584 South Arlington Street, Independence
New Hope Church of the Christ
Church · Nondenominational · 1.4 mi
9412 East Independence Avenue, Independence
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs
School · 5.7 mi
201 East Armour Boulevard, Kansas City
Map of Blue Summit
91 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 19°F | 1.5 in | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 23°F | 1.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 2.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 43°F | 4.4 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 57°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 45°F | 3.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 34°F | 2.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 24°F | 1.8 in | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Independence (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jackson County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2015-08-07: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-06-30: Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-02-03: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Kansas City 5 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Raytown 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Independence 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Westwood 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Roeland Park 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Mission Hills 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Fairway 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Gladstone 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Mission 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Prairie Village 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Trumanhist, The original uploader was Nationalparks at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 2.5
- HedrickiteTempleLotWithCofChristBuildingsNearby, EGDJ, CC BY 3.0
- TrumanDepot, EGDJ, Public domain
- Elmwood Cemetery, Brian Hillegas, CC BY 2.0
- Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, Sallyrob at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- RLDS Stone Church 2010, EGDJ, Public domain
- LatchSecuredWithPadlock2022-08-24, DavidMCEddy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- UP 1988 Leads NB Manifest KCMO 4-12-20 - 01, KansasScanner, CC BY 2.0
- UP 1988 Leads NB Manifest KCMO 4-12-20 - 02, KansasScanner, CC BY 2.0
- Finals, melissaclark, CC BY 2.0
- Finals - 3784376965, melissaclark, CC BY 2.0
- Finals - 3785186746, melissaclark, CC BY 2.0
- Finals - 3785186814, melissaclark, CC BY 2.0
- Merci Train Boxcar 2025, KJPhalon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS041-E-77995 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS059-E-88811 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Blue Valley Park, melissaclark, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Washington School, Independence, MO, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
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