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Bolivar, MO

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Population
11,994
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,052 ft
Median Home Value
$201,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$812/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$49,622
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Bolivar

Located about thirty minutes north of Springfield, Bolivar offers a welcoming small-town feel with easy access to city conveniences. Home to around 11,000 residents, it serves as the vibrant hub of Polk County. Highway 13 makes commuting straight into Springfield simple, giving newcomers a quiet, comfortable home base surrounded by the rolling hills and lakes of southwest Missouri.

President Harry S. Truman and other dignitaries on the reviewing platform, watching a parade, in Bolivar, Missouri.... NARA 199906

At the heart of the community is a classic downtown square anchored by the historic county courthouse, along with Southwest Baptist University, which brings energy, sports, and cultural events to town. Families appreciate the well-regarded public schools and the top-tier healthcare provided by Citizens Memorial Hospital. Whether you spend your weekends browsing local shops, catching a campus performance, or heading out to nearby Stockton Lake, Bolivar provides a friendly, laid-back setting to put down roots.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+98.7rating

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