How long is the commute from Bolivar, MO?
Workers who live in Bolivar, MO take an average of 22.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
10.1% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.1 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Bolivar get to work
| Means of transportation | Bolivar | Polk County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.9% (±4.2 points) | 78.5% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±2.8 points) | 8.9% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±2.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.6 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.1% (±3.3 points) | 9.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Bolivar, the average commute is lower than in Polk County (28.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bolivar, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Polk County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Polk County, Bolivar ranks 7 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 748 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bolivar
| Vehicles available | Bolivar | Polk County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±2.4 points) | 4.3% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.4% (±6.2 points) | 28.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% (±5.5 points) | 37.3% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.6% (±4.5 points) | 29.5% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Bolivar, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Polk County (4.3%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (6.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bolivar
| Bolivar | Polk County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.1% (±3.3 points) | 9.3% (±2.2 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.8% (±3.2 points) | 93.3% (±1.5 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.6% (±4.2 points) | 82.4% (±2.6 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Bolivar, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Polk County (82.4%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (89.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bolivar
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar | — | 22.1 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Aldrich | 8.4 mi | 23.9 minutes (±10.7) | Not measurably different |
| Morrisville | 8.9 mi | 26.0 minutes (±12.9) | Not measurably different |
| Fair Play | 9.0 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Halfway | 9.7 mi | 14.2 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Pleasant Hope | 13 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Flemington | 14 mi | 78.6 minutes (±39.9) | Higher |
| Walnut Grove | 15 mi | 38.3 minutes (±9.0) | Higher |
| Humansville | 16 mi | 32.9 minutes (±8.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Halfway, MO (14.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pleasant Hope, MO (29.0 minutes), Flemington, MO (78.6 minutes), Walnut Grove, MO (38.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flemington | 78.6 minutes (±39.9) |
| 2 | Humansville | 32.9 minutes (±8.8) |
| 3 | Pleasant Hope | 29.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 4 | Morrisville | 26.0 minutes (±12.9) |
| 5 (tie) | Aldrich | 23.9 minutes (±10.7) |
| 5 (tie) | Fair Play | 23.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | Bolivar | 22.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 8 | Halfway | 14.2 minutes (±3.3) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bolivar
How long is the average commute in Bolivar?
Workers who live in Bolivar, MO take an average of 22.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bolivar without a car?
5.1% of households in Bolivar have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bolivar?
10.1% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Bolivar worked from home, and 85.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bolivar city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bolivar city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bolivar city, Missouri
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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