Bolivar, Missouri

Population 10,331

Bolivar is located in Polk County, MO. The population is 10,331, making Bolivar the largest city in Polk County.

There are 5 public schools in Bolivar with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Bolivar is moderate , and there are 51 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Bolivar is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Bolivar property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Bolivar include Northwest Marion Township, Southwest Marion Township and Southeast Marion Township.

Bolivar Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 10.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 65.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.6%

Crime Rate

37.77% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 198
  • Violent Crimes: 270
  • Robbery: 36
  • Burglary: 404
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

72.57% Higher than national avg.
  • 51 offenders in Bolivar
  • 49.37 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

44 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 41

Unemployment

Moderate 3.1%
  • Missouri unemployment average: 3.0%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Bolivar, MO and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Bolivar's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
1 Private School

Polk County Christian School

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51 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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59 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Bolivar, MO issued 59 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Bolivar, MO issued 58 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $520
  • 1 Bedroom: $523
  • 2 Bedrooms: $690
  • 3 Bedrooms: $880
  • 4 Bedrooms: $987

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Environmental Hazards

44 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Bolivar, MO has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Bolivar, MO is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average
    Bolivar, MO is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.77°
  • February 36.17°
  • March 47.73°
  • April 56.63°
  • May 66.46°
  • June 76.41°
  • July 80.35°
  • August 77.86°
  • September 68.15°
  • October 56.63°
  • November 47.4°
  • December 36.15°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Bolivar, MO

Earthquakes
Bolivar, MO has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Bolivar, MO has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Bolivar, MO has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Bolivar, MO has a very high risk of tornadoes.

Demographics view details

Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Bolivar, MO: $38,494

Unemployment

Unemployment in Bolivar is 3.1%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.0% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 40.75%
White Collar - 59.25%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Nixon
  • Sen. Roy Blunt
  • Sen. Claire McCaskill

City Representatives

  • Billy Long

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

7 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

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