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
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. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, Blue Summit had a population of 658.

It is located in the Independence School District, and is zoned to Korte Elementary, Nowlin Middle School, and Van Horn High School. 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.

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

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