Bolivar, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,996
Population
1,336/sq mi density
$44,603
Median Income
$24,723 per capita
$188,700
Home Value
$258,250 Zillow
$833
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
191
Violent Crime/100K
1,041 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,603 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$188,700 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bolivar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (323 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,336/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6145°N, 93.4105°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in |
Bolivar has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.3").