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Bedford, IA
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Bedford, IA
At a Glance
How Bedford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bedford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bedford a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bedford residents earn a median household income of $57,031 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,129. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 192 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bedford is $88,900 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,107. Median rent is $663/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Bedford reports 345 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,852/100K.
Education
12.4% of adults in Bedford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bedford has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.