City safety & data profile

BolivarMO

Bolivar, MO is a 11K-resident city in Polk County with a median household income of $49,622.

Polk County, Missouri. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Bolivar, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Bolivar has a population larger than 5% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $201,600, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 95%
By size
$49,622
Median income
$201,600
Median home
18.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Bolivar

Bolivar posts a median household income higher than 8% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Bolivar area.

Top 92%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Bolivar

Where Bolivar income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$49,622 Bottom 8% higher than 8% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MO $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Bolivar, MO beyond the headline numbers

Bolivar sits inside Polk County, Missouri, at roughly 37.61°N, -93.41°W. Population 10,714, $49,622 median household income. Median home value $201,600, median rent $812. Poverty rate 18.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Bolivar's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.3%, then obesity at 37.6%. 1 hospital in/around Bolivar, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Bolivar from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,714
Bolivar
Median Income
$49,622
-27% vs avg
Median Home Value
$201,600
-11% vs avg
Median Age
34.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Polk County) - Bolivar's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
32K+4%
Median Income
$59,647+51%
Median Home Value
$205,800+87%
Poverty Rate
16.3%-31%
Unemployment
4%-63%

Economics

Economics indicators for Bolivar, MO
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$812/mo
Poverty Rate
18.8% +32% vs avg
Unemployment 4.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.9%
Work From Home 10.1%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 92%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.3%
Obesity
37.6%
High Blood Pressure
35.8%
Physical Inactivity
33.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.1%
Current Smoking
17.8%
Binge Drinking
16.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.8%
Diabetes
12.1%
Current Asthma
11.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 54.9%
Annual Checkup 77.6%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.7%
Stroke
4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
CITIZENS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
BOLIVAR · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Bolivar, MO? ▼
Bolivar, MO has a population of 10,714 people, located in Polk County, Missouri.
What is the median household income in Bolivar? ▼
The median household income in Bolivar, MO is $49,622 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 18.8%.
What is the median home value in Bolivar? ▼
The median home value in Bolivar, MO is $201,600. Median rent is $812/month.
What are the top health concerns in Bolivar? ▼
The top health indicators in Bolivar include Short Sleep Duration (38.3%), Obesity (37.6%), High Blood Pressure (35.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Bolivar? ▼
Bolivar has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Bolivar? ▼
The median age in Bolivar, MO is 34.1 years. 27.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Bolivar, MO is located in Polk County, Missouri. With a population of 11K and a $49,622 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Bolivar area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Bolivar's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Bolivar area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Polk County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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