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Bolivar, Missouri

Introduction to Bolivar, Missouri

Bolivar, Missouri, in Polk county, is located 28 miles N of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and is 120 miles SE of Kansas City, Missouri. Approximately 9,143 people reside in Bolivar.

Bolivar History

The original settlers of this area migrated from Bolivar, which is located in southwestern Tennessee. According to some sources, the city was named after the place in Tennessee, while other sources state that Bolivar was named in honor of General Simon Bolivar, the South American historical figure who was better known as El Libertador. Bolivar became a city in 1835 and is the county seat of Polk County, Missouri.

Bolivar and nearby Attractions

  • Dunnegan Park
  • Polk County Museum
  • Dunnegan Gallery of Art
  • First Baptist Church

Things To Do In Bolivar

Dunnegan Park and Newhart Park are popular for the kind of recreational facilities they offer. There are many beautiful churches in Bolivar that are worth paying a visit to including the First Baptist Church, United Methodist Church, and St Alban's Episcopal Church. History lovers should visit the Polk County Museum which offers a host of information about the local culture and history. Dunnegan Gallery of Art is another popular tourist attraction. The Polar Bear Run, and the Beat the Heat Run are organized in the city of Bolivar every year.

Bolivar Transportation

Springfield-Branson Regional Airport is nearby.

Bolivar Higher Education

The Southwest Baptist University is located in Bolivar. Among the other higher education institutes near Bolivar include Ozarks Technical Community College, Drury University, Missouri Southern State College, and Southwest Missouri State University.

High Points

Bolivar strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 13%Bolivar Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Bolivar Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Bolivar Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 19%Bolivar College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Bolivar, MO

Comparing Bolivar to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens97
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Racial Diversity26
Male Share of the Population13
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents96
Housing Recently Built89
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime33

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