What are the schools like in Bolivar, OH?

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, OH is $67,717 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.

What is the weather like in Bolivar, OH?

Bolivar has an average high temperature of 36.0°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Bolivar, OH affordable or expensive?

Bolivar's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bolivar is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $158,600 and the median rent is $780 per month.

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

Bolivar has a violent crime rate of 138.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 622.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bolivar, OH a Good Place to Live?

Bolivar is a small town of 1,007 in Ohio, with a median household income of $67,717 and a 1.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Bolivar stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

Index: 90.7

Bolivar's overall cost of living index is 90.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bolivar costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bolivar, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$158,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$780	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,717	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bolivar's violent crime rate is 138.1 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

138.1 /100k

Property Crime

622.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Bolivar, OH	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	26.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bolivar sees average highs of 36.0°F in January and 83.7°F in July, with 41.4 inches of annual precipitation and 31.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bolivar, OH
Average High — January	36.0°F
Average High — July	83.7°F
Annual Precipitation	41.4"
Annual Snowfall	31.8"

Demographics

Metric	Bolivar, OH	National Avg
Population	1,007	—
Median Age	49.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.5%	22.2%
65 and over	30.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wilkshire Hills, OH 2 mi Zoar, OH 3 mi Sandyville, OH 5 mi East Sparta, OH 5 mi Strasburg, OH 5 mi

Bolivar vs Other Cities

Bolivar, OH vs Wilkshire Hills, OH Bolivar, OH vs Zoar, OH Bolivar, OH vs Sandyville, OH Bolivar, OH vs East Sparta, OH Bolivar, OH vs Strasburg, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bolivar, OH affordable or expensive?

Bolivar's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bolivar roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $158,600 and median rent is $780/month.

What is the crime rate in Bolivar, OH?

Bolivar's violent crime rate is 138.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 622.9 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, OH a good place to live?

Bolivar, OH has a population of 1,007, a median household income of $67,717, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 36.0°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.4 inches with about 31.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bolivar?

The population of Bolivar, Ohio is 1,007 with a median age of 49.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bolivar?

Key numbers for living in Bolivar: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $158,600, median household income $67,717, crime index 34 (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.