At a Glance
Median Income
$33,750
$21,665 per capita
Home Value
$81,100
Zillow: $245,059
Median Rent
$865/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
76.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
35.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bedford a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bedford residents earn a median household income of $33,750 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,665. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 162 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bedford is $81,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,059. Median rent is $865/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
4.3% of adults in Bedford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
76.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bedford has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population289
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density876/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$33,750
Per Capita$21,665
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty35.6%
County GDP$736M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,162
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,100
Rent$865
Ownership44.0%
Zillow$245,059
Housing Units211
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,330/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation916 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+76.2%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute35 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Bedford was founded in 1816.
The median home in Bedford was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.