At a Glance
Median Income
$53,317
$28,111 per capita
Home Value
$66,400
Zillow: $112,758
Median Rent
$505/mo
21.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17.7% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bolivar residents earn a median household income of $53,317 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,111. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 911 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bolivar is $66,400 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,758. Median rent is $505/month, with 21.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
31.0% of adults in Bolivar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bolivar has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,108
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,385/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,317
Per Capita$28,111
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$1,955M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$66,400
Rent$505
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$112,758
Housing Units460
Rent Burden21.4%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,271/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,603 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Bolivar was founded in 1820.
The median home in Bolivar was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.