Bolivar, MO
Living in Bolivar
Bikeability38
Walkability84
Commute86
Public Transit38
Affordability100
Public Safety45
Airports22
Hospitals48
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+658 (2010–19)
28 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated
59%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years39%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate38%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$6.6k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
72%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked10%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$112kMedian Home Value+$3.7k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$500Median Monthly Rent+$69 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity87%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas8%
Utility gas3%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bolivar
United States45
Missouri53
Springfield Metro Area66
Polk County39
Property Crime in Bolivar
United States48
Missouri54
Springfield Metro Area83
Polk County63
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 45 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bolivar
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding60
Tornado21
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bolivar, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bolivar, MO
Polk County Christian School
1 miles, SW
Sunny Slope
12 miles, N
Park Avenue Christian School
25 miles, S
Wings of Faith Academy
26 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Bolivar, MO
Southwest Baptist University
1 miles, SE
Baptist Bible College
26 miles, S
Cox College
27 miles, S
Drury University
28 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bolivar, MO
Citizens Memorial Hospital
1 miles, N
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Springfield
26 miles, S
Lakeland Behavioral Health System
28 miles, S
Mercy Hospital Springfield
31 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Bolivar, MO
Springfield-Branson National Airport
25 miles, S
Joplin Regional Airport
67 miles, SW
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
104 miles, SW
Columbia Regional Airport
106 miles, NE