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Living in Bolivar

Bolivar, a city in the United States, had a population of 5,144 in July 2026. For Bolivar, 59.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. There were 14 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 9 schools in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Bolivar?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Bolivar.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$808 per month, while the median home value was US$150,200 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 57.1%, and the vacancy rate was 6.94% in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Bolivar yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$808/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent59.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct6.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,885 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Median monthly rent710.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count128 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

0.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 34 people of 5,043 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$39,028 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Bolivar is 13.2%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–15Bolivar 13.2%25 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd39,028 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct62.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct89.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct3.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct6.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct7.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,285 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,112 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov7Official
Unemployment rate13.19 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Bolivar. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Open the United States service overview

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Bolivar. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct84.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools9 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct24.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio2 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents14 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,896 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Bolivar when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBolivar highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Bolivar highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego1,198Bolivarrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,751 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents1,493 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Safety City Violent Crime Count86 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute29.5 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Destinations from nearest airport2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights16Official
Nearest airportMKL3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport39 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Bolivar. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Bolivar.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Bolivar average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°-2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Bolivar average monthly precipitation, mm040801201601081261491421351201128899100108139JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 9.44 · Feb 11.94 · Mar 16.83 · Apr 22.17 · May 26.17 · Jun 30.22 · Jul 31.94 · Aug 31.72 · Sep 28.67 · Oct 22.94 · Nov 16.28 · Dec 10.94 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00400876 (BOLIVAR WTR WKS)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -2.17 · Feb -0.5 · Mar 3.72 · Apr 8.67 · May 13.94 · Jun 18.5 · Jul 20.56 · Aug 19.56 · Sep 15.33 · Oct 8.61 · Nov 2.78 · Dec -0.5 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00400876 (BOLIVAR WTR WKS)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 3.61 · Feb 5.72 · Mar 10.28 · Apr 15.39 · May 20.06 · Jun 24.33 · Jul 26.28 · Aug 25.67 · Sep 22 · Oct 15.78 · Nov 9.5 · Dec 5.22 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 108.2 · Feb 125.7 · Mar 148.8 · Apr 142.5 · May 135.4 · Jun 119.6 · Jul 111.5 · Aug 87.88 · Sep 99.06 · Oct 100.3 · Nov 107.9 · Dec 138.9 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00400876 (BOLIVAR WTR WKS)15Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M328.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M38.43 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,324 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul26.11 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature16.19 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan7.71 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Leonardtown5,041 residentsRedwood Falls5,040 residentsNew Martinsville5,039 residentsSparta5,038 residentsCreedmoor5,049 residentsDenton5,049 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Bolivar residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport99.3%Foreign residents 0.7%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.136 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents34 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density240 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population5,043 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population5,058 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Bolivar a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker45%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 35–55%
Skilled employee61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–71%
Student49%strong on education, weak on work · range 38–60%
Family55%strong on family, weak on cost · range 45–65%
Retirement46%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 34–58%
Foreign residents34 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population5,043 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent59.14 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent710.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,885 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,285 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd150,200 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes57.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour63.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad0.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct0.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct0.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct59.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct75.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct7.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct15.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct88.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus2,200 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct10.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct84.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Bolivar?

The median gross salary is 3,112 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Bolivar?

The unemployment rate is 13.19 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Bolivar?

Police recorded 3,751 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Bolivar?

The published population is 5,043 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Bolivar?

34 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Bolivar a good place to live?

Bolivar may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00400876 (BOLIVAR WTR WKS) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  6. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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