At a Glance
Median Income
$38,575
$23,041 per capita
Home Value
$136,000
Zillow: $152,910
Median Rent
$827/mo
35.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,270/100K
2,500/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
16.4%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.3%
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?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bolivar residents earn a median household income of $38,575 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,041. The unemployment rate stands at 16.4% (356% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 823 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bolivar is $136,000 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,910. Median rent is $827/month, with 35.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Bolivar reports 1,270 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 234% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,500/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in Bolivar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bolivar has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,171
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density638/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$38,575
Per Capita$23,041
Unemployment16.4%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$2,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,098
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,000
Rent$827
Ownership56.5%
Zillow$152,910
Housing Units2,631
Rent Burden35.4%
Crime
F
Violent1,270/100K
Property2,500/100K
Health
Obesity46.3%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain56.1 in/yr
Elevation438 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute31 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Bolivar was founded in 1825.
The median home in Bolivar was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.