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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.

Last checked 2026-09-1923 sources

Population5,043people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,285EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent710.2EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate13.19%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime3,751offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 136% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

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.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Bolivar recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$808/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent59.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)6.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,885 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)759.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent710.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes128 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Bolivar a good place to live?

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Remote worker52%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 43–61%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student56%strong on cost, weak on work · range 46–66%
Family60%strong on family, weak on cost · range 51–69%
Retirement51%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–62%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

0.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 34 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 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income39,028 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband62.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription89.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet6.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet7.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,285 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,253 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate13.19 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Bolivar?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,253 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,725of €2,567 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,567
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €760
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,725
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Bolivar Salary needed to live in Bolivar

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

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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
Residents with high school education or higher84.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools9 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents24.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio2 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents14 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,896 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

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 highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Bolivar1,198
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,751 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents1,493 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes86 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time29.5 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportMKL3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport39 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

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, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Bolivar.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
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)16Official · 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)16Official · 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 Information16Official
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)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading28.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.43 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,324 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature26.11 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature16.19 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature7.71 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±0.4 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±5.0 °C, Werl (Germany) ±5.3 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±5.3 °C, Berlin (Germany) ±5.6 °C, Hoyerswerda (Germany) ±5.6 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 34 is not 0.1% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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)6Official
Foreign residents34 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density240 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population5,043 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics5,058 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value150,200 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes57.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate63.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad0.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage59.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage75.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance7.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher15.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available88.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,200 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home10.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans84.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Bolivar

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Jackson as a Bolivar alternative in the same region

43 km away, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 2.5% Jackson vs 0.1% Bolivar+1725%
  • Residents: 69,339 Jackson vs 5,043 Bolivar+1275%
  • Unemployment: 8.1% Jackson vs 13.2% Bolivar−38%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Jackson vs 39.0 km Bolivar−77%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,310 Jackson vs €3,253 Bolivarno percentage
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,524 Jackson vs €2,285 Bolivar+10%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 4,111 Jackson vs 3,751 Bolivar+10%
Full comparisonMore about Jackson

Plainfield as a Bolivar alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 710 km, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.1% Bolivar+4390%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 5,043 Bolivar+892%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,285 Bolivar+111%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 3,751 Bolivar−80%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 13.2% Bolivar−71%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 39.0 km Bolivar−77%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,253 Bolivarno percentage
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Alternative cities in United States

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Leonardtown5,041 residentsRedwood Falls5,040 residentsNew Martinsville5,039 residentsSparta5,038 residentsCreedmoor5,049 residentsDenton5,049 residents

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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 3,253 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 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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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Bolivar (Tennessee), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version d70b30e51781fa1759a68a1cadcf32c8]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/bolivar-tn/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. 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
  7. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  13. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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