West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Bolivar is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,317. Residents earn $81,641 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bolivar receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Bolivar stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bolivar is $81,641, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Bolivar is $253,700, 10% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,420 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Bolivar experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 94.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.1% |
| 62% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,641 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,830 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,189 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,954 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,314 |
| County GDP | $3,037M |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Healthcare | 80 |
| Retail | 145 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,965 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.17% |
| Commute Time | 35.3 min |
| Work from Home | 16.3% |
| Census Median | $253,700 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $300,824 |
| $/Sq Ft | $219 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.2% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,420 |
| 22% above US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,965 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.17% |
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% |
| Depression | 29.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,062/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 35.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 80 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.5 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,063/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3242°N, 77.7517°W |
| County FIPS | 54037 |
Winner: Republican by 15.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,063/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 80 |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Retail Stores | 145 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 35.3 min |
| Work from Home | 16.3% |