E.D. Fisher House · National Register of Historic Places
Bolivar’s story
200 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1907.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1826Bolivar is settled
BolivarOH
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant) · CC BY-SA 2.5
Population
970
2025 Census estimate · −3.2% since 2020
Typical home
$294K
+6.6% in a year
Household income
$69K
median
Median age
50.9
years
Jobs based here
447
Balanced
Is Bolivar a good place to live?
Bolivar’s median age is 50.9 years, above both the Ohio town median (41.7 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). E.D. Fisher House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Bolivar has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Bolivar stand out
Where Bolivar beats most towns.
Small town
970 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Lawrence TownshipBethlehem TownshipBolivar
Nearby attractions
All 76 attractions →Pro Football Hall of Fame and 17 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Bolivar. Close and well known come first.
Big draw12 mi MuseumPro Football Hall of Fame192K visitors a year
30 mi National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a year
12 mi Stadium & arenaTom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
11 mi LandmarkMcKinley National Memorial
17 mi MuseumAge of Steam Roundhouse
in town MuseumFort LaurensSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium: Harrier233 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · McKinley National Memorial: CoolRockC, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Age of Steam Roundhouse: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Laurens: Roseohioresident, Public domain
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Bolivar: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bolivar, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBolivar Village PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Bolivar’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Tuscarawas County Board of ElectionsTuscarawas County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code4461244612 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bolivar.
Natural hazards
Bolivar faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 92% of U.S. communities.
8risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailTornadoes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Older than Ohio overall
People 65 and older are 30% of residents (18% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 15% of residents (22% statewide). 16% of residents are under 18 in Bolivar, against 22% in Ohio’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns. Bolivar has lost 3.2% of its people since 2020, down to 970 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
50.9median age · OH 39.7
| Bolivar | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% | 22% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 27% | 24% | 29% |
BolivarOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school39%
Some college23%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.9 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Bolivar | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.9% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.5% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.1% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.4% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.1% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.4% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.9% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 17.3% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.5% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 38.6% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.6% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.2% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.9% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.3% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,000, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
In Bolivar, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Bolivar has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 20° and about 47 inches of snow falls in a winter.
47″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–38°
Spring39–61°
Summer60–82°
Fall43–64°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
Bolivar’s typical home value is about $294K
The typical Bolivar home is worth about $294,000, up 6.6% in a year, 19% above the Ohio typical home. Bolivar’s median rent is $851 a month.
$294KZillow home value
| Bolivar | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $851 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 77% | 77% | 73% |
Typical home value
Bolivar$294K
Ohio$246K
+6.6%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Bolivar has 1.2 jobs for every working resident, and 434 people commute in
Most working residents leave Bolivar for work: only 3% work in town. Jobs based in Bolivar grew to 447 in 2023, 215 more than in 2013. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line in Bolivar.
3%work in town
| Bolivar | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.4% | 6.9% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Bolivar3%
Dover12%
Canton11%
New Philadelphia7%
Massillon5%
11 mi
median commute distance
447
jobs based in Bolivar
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Bolivar is
Bolivar beats the Ohio average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 41% of Bolivar adults have high blood pressure.
| Bolivar | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 82% | 80% | 79% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 17% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 9% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
8 better22 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Bolivar | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12% | 8.7% |
Union Hospital
9.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.9%conserved
0.9%
conserved · 5 of 600 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bolivar Waterworks Park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bolivar
17pages on Bolivar
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of Bolivar
Aultman College of Nursing and Health SciencesUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Canton10.1 mi$20,230 tuitionKent State University at TuscarawasUniversity or college · Public · New Philadelphia13.3 mi$7,492 in-state tuitionStark State CollegeCommunity college · Public · North Canton14.8 mi$4,790 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Bolivar residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Bolivar
Village in Ohio, United States
Bolivar (, rhymes with Oliver) is a village in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,000 at the 2020 census. Bolivar is also home to Fort Laurens, the only American Revolutionary War-era fort in what is now Ohio.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 925 ft
- ZIP code
- 44612
- Area code
- 330
Questions about Bolivar
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bolivar, OH a good place to live?
Bolivar has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.