All Countries
Bedford, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Lawrence County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
13,824
Population
1,132/sq mi density
$50,253
Median Income
$31,469 per capita
$136,900
Home Value
$203,096 Zillow
$819
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
211
Violent Crime/100K
2,208 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,253 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,900 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
211 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bedford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 698 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 12.2 sq mi (31.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8602°N, 86.4895°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Terre Haute Regional (HUF) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in |
Bedford has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.8").