BolivarMissouri
Bolivar is a city in and the county seat of Polk County, Missouri, United States. The city derives its name in-part from the South American revolutionary Simón Bolívar.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Bolivar
Set in the southern part of Missouri, Bolivar is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 11,549.
Bolivar holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.23 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,403 residents per square mile.
📰 Bolivar News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bolivar Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Bolivar — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 11,549.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Bolivar
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Dunnegan Gallery of Art · Art gallery
- Polk County Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bolivar
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Bolivar
- BOLIVAR HIGH
- BOLIVAR INTERMEDIATE SCH.
- BOLIVAR MIDDLE
- BOLIVAR PRIMARY
- EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR
- Exceptional Pupil Coop.-ECSE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Citizens Memorial Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.