City profile
Bolivar, MO
Polk County · Population 11,170
Bolivar is a town in Polk County, MO with about 11,170 residents and a typical home value near $202,000. It is 28 miles from Springfield, MO, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
33°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
210
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$201,600
Typical monthly housing
$1,258
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
82
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.97%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.7%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.39%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 55/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Heat wave, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
137 mi to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 19% Democratic / 80% Republican
Community
Population
11,170
Black population
0.9%
County
Polk County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 11,170 residents
- Typical home value about $202,000
- 28 miles from Springfield, MO
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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