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Bolivar, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Desha County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
55 Population 220/sq mi density
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
295 Violent Crime/100K 7,148 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bolivar, MS

At a Glance

Violent Crime
295/100K
22% below
7,148/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
18% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.1%
56% above
23.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr

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)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bolivar a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Bolivar reports 295 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,148/100K.

Education

27.6% of adults in Bolivar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bolivar has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population55
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density220/mi²
Male / Female2% / 98%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans29.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$47,622
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$724M
Avg Weekly Wage$911

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$165,149
Housing Units23
Rent Burden25.9%

Crime

F
Violent295/100K
Property7,148/100K

Health

Obesity50.1%
Diabetes20.0%
Smoking23.5%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death15,390/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain54.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation140 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+31.3%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Broadband21.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
42.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.