The Town FilesBolivar, Ohio
Village in Tuscarawas County · population 1,000 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $193,200
- Household income
- $69,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 50.9
Bolivar is a village of 1,000 people in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. The median home is worth $193,200, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 96% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 90% of Ohio towns, quieter than 80% of Ohio towns.
How Bolivar ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bolivar is worth $193,200, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $69,375, which is more affordable than 42% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $851 a month. 77.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bolivar | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,200 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $851 | $914 |
| Median household income | $69,375 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 77.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Bolivar
| People | Bolivar | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.1% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 16.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 22.8 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in Bolivar
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 19.7°F. About 42.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bolivar since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 10, 2013 about 1.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 5, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 56 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 9, 2001.
Severe weather in Tuscarawas County since 1996
Tuscarawas County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Tuscarawas County
Tuscarawas County had 37,426 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,893 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Bolivar itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Towns near Bolivar
- Wilkshire Hills, OH1.6 mi · 2,940 people · home $258,900
- East Sparta, OH4.8 mi · 749 people · home $136,400
- Strasburg, OH5.4 mi · 2,735 people · home $201,700
- Navarre, OH5.9 mi · 1,846 people · home $146,000
- Mineral City, OH6.1 mi · 652 people · home $94,400
- Beach City, OH6.5 mi · 940 people · home $130,700
- Richville, OH6.7 mi · 3,209 people · home $172,500
- North Industry, OH7.0 mi · 1,528 people · home $112,100
Bolivar questions
Is Bolivar, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bolivar scores better for retirees than 96% of Ohio towns and quieter than 80%. 30.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.9).
How much does a house cost in Bolivar?
The median owner-occupied home in Bolivar is valued at $193,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,375, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $851 a month.
What is the weather like in Bolivar?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 19.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.1 inches of precipitation a year and 36.4 inches of snow.
Does Bolivar get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bolivar since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 10, 2013. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)