Bolivar, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
388
Population
2,282/sq mi density
$62,500
Median Income
$30,991 per capita
$89,000
Home Value
$143,251 Zillow
$830
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,000 home value, $830/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bolivar experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 48.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,052 ft (321 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,282/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3950°N, 79.1521°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Westmoreland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0423 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in |
Bolivar has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.2").