Bolivar, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Fayette County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
5,171
Population
638/sq mi density
$38,575
Median Income
$23,041 per capita
$136,000
Home Value
$152,910 Zillow
$827
Median Rent
35.4% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
1,270
Violent Crime/100K
2,500 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$38,575 median income, 16.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$136,000 home value, $827/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,270 violent crimes/100K (234% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bolivar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 438 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 638/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2640°N, 89.0119°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.5 in |
Bolivar has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.5").