At a Glance
Violent Crime
295/100K
7,148/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.1%
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)
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.