Indiana
Bedford is a small city in Indiana with a population of 13,824. Residents earn $50,253 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bedford receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bedford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bedford is $50,253, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. 11.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Bedford is $136,900, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $819 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Bedford is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 112 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,799 per 100,000, 94% above the national average.
17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Bedford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches, including 12.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,253 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,469 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $949 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,281 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 906 |
| County GDP | $1,784M |
| Restaurants | 58 |
| Healthcare | 126 |
| Retail | 165 |
| Manufacturing | 53 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,863 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.09% |
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $136,900 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $203,096 |
| Median List Price | $192,450 |
| Median List Price | $192,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $117 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.2% |
| Price Drops | 19.5% |
| Inventory | 77 |
| Census Median Rent | $819 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,863 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.09% |
| Obesity | 43.7% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,600/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 126 |
| Total Violent | 112.2/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 52.4/100K |
| Robbery | 15.0/100K |
| Assault | 44.9/100K |
| Total Property | 3,799.0/100K |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 366.4/100K |
| Theft | 3,215.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 216.9/100K |
| Arson | 15.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.5 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 698 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 12.2 sq mi (31.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8602°N, 86.4895°W |
| County FIPS | 18093 |
Winner: Republican by 51 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.6% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,132/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 126 |
| Restaurants | 58 |
| Retail Stores | 165 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |