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Bedford, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Taylor County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,389
Population
863/sq mi density
$57,031
Median Income
$31,129 per capita
$88,900
Home Value
$100,107 Zillow
$663
Median Rent
19.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
345
Violent Crime/100K
2,852 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,031 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,900 home value, $663/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
345 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bedford experiences four distinct seasons with 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.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,160 ft (354 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 863/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6712°N, 94.7243°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Taylor County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in |
Bedford has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.9").