At a Glance
Median Income
$81,641
$39,830 per capita
Home Value
$253,700
Zillow: $310,399
Median Rent
$1,420/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.6%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
14.5% 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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bolivar residents earn a median household income of $81,641 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,830. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,314 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bolivar is $253,700 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,399. Median rent is $1,420/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
40.6% of adults in Bolivar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bolivar has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,317
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density3,063/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,641
Per Capita$39,830
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$3,037M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
A+
Home Value$253,700
Rent$1,420
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$310,399
Housing Units617
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,062/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation509 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.6%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+16.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute35 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Bolivar was founded in 1825.
The median home in Bolivar was built in 1970.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.