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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

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OverallBest places in MissouriPopulation rankingHighest population places in MissouriNearest larger communitySpringfield, Missouri29 miles away · 169,847 residents.

About Bolivar

Bolivar is a city and the county seat of Polk County, Missouri, named in honor of South American revolutionary leader Simón Bolívar. Originally settled around Keeling Spring by migrants from Tennessee, the community of approximately 11,170 is the home of Southwest Baptist University, a private institution operating in the city since 1879. Public education is administered by the Bolivar R-I School District.

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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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