Bedford, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Trimble County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
289
Population
876/sq mi density
$33,750
Median Income
$21,665 per capita
$81,100
Home Value
$245,059 Zillow
$865
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$33,750 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,100 home value, $865/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
Bedford has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.2").