Bolivar

West Virginia

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General Info
Population1,060
Center Elevation499 ft(152 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$298,002
Median Rent
N/A
Median Income$40,530
Climate & Risks
Days with 5+ Hours of Sun289 days/yr
Avg. High66°F
Avg. Low48°F
Comfort Score60/100Good
Temp Swing46°F
Annual Precipitation45"(114 cm)
Annual Snowfall13"(33 cm)
Air Quality
Typical: 432024 modeled avg · 21 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
School RatingN/A
Flood Risk (FEMA)
minimalMinimal Risk
Central Tract Wildfire Risk
minimalMinimal
Demographics
Median Age32.6 years
College Educated25%
Remote Workers5%
Nature Access
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