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Bedford, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Trimble County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
289
Population
876/sq mi density
$33,750
Median Income
$21,665 per capita
$81,100
Home Value
$235,208 Zillow
$865
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
175
Violent Crime/100K
1,696 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$33,750 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,100 home value, $865/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bedford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 916 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 876/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5962°N, 85.3171°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Trimble County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in |
Bedford has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.1").