Bolivar, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Allegany County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,108
Population
1,385/sq mi density
$53,317
Median Income
$28,111 per capita
$66,400
Home Value
$112,758 Zillow
$505
Median Rent
21.4% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$53,317 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,400 home value, $505/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bolivar experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 103.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,603 ft (489 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,385/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0684°N, 78.1662°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Allegany County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradford Regional (BFD) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in |
Bolivar has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.6").