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Bedford, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Cuyahoga County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
12,960
Population
2,427/sq mi density
$56,563
Median Income
$34,520 per capita
$124,900
Home Value
$150,812 Zillow
$1,061
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
152
Violent Crime/100K
1,258 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,563 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,900 home value, $1,061/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bedford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 63.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,427/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3921°N, 81.5347°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cuyahoga County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0433 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.7 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.83 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.24 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in |
Bedford has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.2").