Bolivar, WV
Living in Bolivar
Bikeability38
Walkability29
Commute3
Public Transit53
Affordability64
Public Safety93
Airports86
Hospitals90
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools26
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation+446 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
31%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
56%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate31%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
47 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K21%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Sales and office13%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation5%
Walked1%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$191kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$869Median Monthly Rent+$365 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached19%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity75%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas2%
Utility gas5%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bolivar
United States45
West Virginia21
Washington Metro Area33
Jefferson County11
Property Crime in Bolivar
United States48
West Virginia20
Washington Metro Area35
Jefferson County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bolivar
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding55
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bolivar, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bolivar, WV
Wee Disciples Christian Academy
8 miles, W
Jefferson Academy
10 miles, W
Faith Christian Academy
12 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Bolivar, WV
American Public University System
6 miles, SW
Catholic Distance University
6 miles, SW
Shepherd University
8 miles, N
Hood College
19 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bolivar, WV
Jefferson Medical Center
6 miles, W
Berkeley Medical Center
16 miles, NW
Frederick Health Hospital
19 miles, E
Meritus Medical Center
21 miles, N