At a Glance
Median Income
$62,500
$30,991 per capita
Home Value
$89,000
Zillow: $143,251
Median Rent
$830/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% 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+
3.8 / 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 $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,991. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bolivar is $89,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,251. Median rent is $830/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
17.3% of adults in Bolivar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bolivar has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population388
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density2,282/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$30,991
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,000
Rent$830
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$143,251
Housing Units167
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,052 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute33 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Bolivar was founded in 1829.
The median home in Bolivar was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.