What are the schools like in Bolivar, MS?

School district data for Bolivar is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Bolivar?

The median household income in Bolivar, MS is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Bolivar, MS?

Bolivar has an average high temperature of 53.0°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

Bolivar, MS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Bolivar, MS?

Bolivar has a violent crime rate of 323.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1743.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bolivar, MS a Good Place to Live?

Bolivar is a small town of 49 in Mississippi, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Bolivar's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bolivar is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bolivar city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Bolivar metro area.

Metric	Bolivar, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Bolivar's violent crime rate is 323.2 per 100,000 residents — 15% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

323.2 /100k

Property Crime

1743.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Bolivar, MS	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bolivar sees average highs of 53.0°F in January and 92.5°F in July, with 52.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bolivar, MS
Average High — January	53.0°F
Average High — July	92.5°F
Annual Precipitation	52.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Bolivar, MS	National Avg
Population	49	—
Median Age	36.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	26.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	36.7%	18.9%
Asian	36.7%	6.3%
Under 18	34.7%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Benoit, MS 3 mi Scott, MS 5 mi Arkansas City, AR 10 mi Beulah, MS 10 mi Winterville, MS 11 mi

Bolivar vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bolivar, MS affordable or expensive?

Bolivar has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Bolivar, MS?

Bolivar's violent crime rate is 323.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1743.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bolivar?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Bolivar, MS a good place to live?

Bolivar, MS has a population of 49, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bolivar?

Bolivar averages 53.0°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.6 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bolivar?

The population of Bolivar, Mississippi is 49 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bolivar?

Key numbers for living in Bolivar: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bolivar side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.