Bolivar, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Desha County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
55 Population 220/sq mi density
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bolivar, MS

At a Glance

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
64°F

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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bolivar a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population55
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density220/mi²
Male / Female2% / 98%
Foreign Born27.3%
Veterans0.0%

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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
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%
Broadband100.0%
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.
36.4% of the population has a disability.
27.3% of residents are foreign-born.