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Bolivar, MO
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Bolivar, MO
At a Glance
How Bolivar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bolivar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bolivar a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bolivar residents earn a median household income of $44,603 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,723. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bolivar is $188,700 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,926. Median rent is $833/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Bolivar reports 270 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,738/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.5% of adults in Bolivar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bolivar has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.