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Bedford, PA

Pennsylvania · Blair County · Altoona Metro

Bedford is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,851. Residents earn $50,570 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,851 Population 2,616/sq mi density
$50,570 Median Income $35,103 per capita
$182,300 Home Value $198,523 Zillow
$674 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
223 Violent Crime/100K 818 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,570 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$182,300 home value, $674/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
223 violent crimes/100K (41% below avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $50,570
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $182,300
35% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 223/100K
41% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.9%
35% lower than US avg
Median Rent $674
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.9%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.5%
80% lower than US avg

How Bedford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,851
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density2,616/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$50,570
Per Capita$35,103
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$8,000M
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$182,300
Rent$674
Ownership48.3%
Zillow$198,523
Housing Units1,599
Rent Burden29.6%

Crime

F
Violent223/100K
Property818/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault111/100K
Burglary149/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,110 ft (338 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.82

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute15 min
Broadband71.2%
EV Stations3
Libraries8

Is Bedford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bedford receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Bedford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bedford is $50,570, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bedford is $182,300, 35% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $674 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Bedford is below the national average at 223 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 818 per 100,000, 58% below the national average.

Education

21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Bedford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches, including 37.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Bedford has a population of 2,851 with a density of 2,616 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age is 52.1 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.8% female and 48.2% male. The city is predominantly White (93.8%), with 1.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.6% of residents. 8.9% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 16.3% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 93.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,851
Total Population
2,616
People / sq mi
52.1yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Bedford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish 1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bedford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bedford is $50,570, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,103. The average weekly wage is $1,024, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 5.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bedford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,570
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,103
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$66,997
Gini Index0.445 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.5%
80% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,430
County GDP$8,000M

Business (County)

Restaurants305
Healthcare462
Retail495
Manufacturing128

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.1 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Bedford is $182,300, 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $198,523. Monthly rent averages $674 (42% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $742 for a one-bedroom to $973 for a two-bedroom apartment. 48.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,599 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1950. The average annual property tax is $4,849 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 29.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$182,300
35% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$198,523

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$674
42% below US avg
Rent Burden29.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$677
1 Bedroom$742
2 Bedrooms$973
3 Bedrooms$1,226
4 Bedrooms$1,476

Ownership & Property

Homeownership48.3%
Owner-Occupied48.3%
Renter-Occupied51.7%
Housing Units1,599
Median Year Built1950

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Rate2.66%
In Bedford, 31.9% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,295. The dentist ratio is 1:1,552. 75.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.1 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Bedford vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.9%
1% below US avg

Behaviors & Mental Health

Short Sleep39.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.2%
Primary Care1:1,295
Dentists1:1,552
Mental Health1:329
Dental Visits63.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access75.5%
Healthcare Facilities462
Bedford has a violent crime rate of 223 per 100,000 residents, 41% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 111.5 per 100,000, robbery at 37.2, rape at 74.3. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 818 per 100,000, 58% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 669, burglary at 149, vehicle theft at 0 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 12 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Bedford receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Bedford vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent223.0/100K
41% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape74.3/100K
Robbery37.2/100K
Assault111.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property817.5/100K
58% below US avg
Burglary148.6/100K
Theft668.9/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
Traffic Accidents647
Avg Accident Severity2.4 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Bedford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 37.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,110 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,110 ft (338 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density2,616/sq mi
Coordinates40.0151°N, 78.5030°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBlair County County
Nearest AirportGreater Cumberland Regional (CBE)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 37.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0428 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.47 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 15, 2019.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 126 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 96 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 130 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 97 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 126 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 136 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

206 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 90 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 61 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 57 km 1
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 93 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 100 km 1
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 84 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 57 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 78 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 98 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 99 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 77 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 24 km
2001 SOUTH BRANCH 519 100 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.8 in

Bedford has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.5").

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Bedford is located in Blair County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35% below the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. 9.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.8 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 71.4% of the vote, a 43.5-point margin. 71.2% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 3 EV charging stations. There are 8 public libraries serving the community. 462 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 86.5% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
Traffic Accidents647
Avg Accident Severity2.4 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.9%
35% below US avg
High School+92.9%
Graduate Degree+9.4%
School Test Score5.82
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3Metro / under 250K
Population Density2,616/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi
CountyBlair County County

Services

Broadband Access71.2%
Avg Download Speed104.3 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed6.1 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations5
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants305
Retail Stores495

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.1 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.4%
Average costs for common services in Bedford. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $244 ($146–$390)
Specialist Visit $342 ($195–$537)
Urgent Care Visit $195 ($98–$342)
Emergency Room Visit $2,147 ($781–$4,880)
Dental Cleaning $127 ($73–$195)
Dental Filling $244 ($146–$390)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $44 ($24–$73)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $73 ($49–$117)
Brake Pad Replacement $293 ($146–$488)
Tire Rotation $39 ($20–$73)
New Tires (Set of 4) $586 ($390–$976)
Battery Replacement $195 ($98–$342)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $98 ($59–$146)
Electrician (Per Hour) $88 ($49–$137)
HVAC Repair $390 ($146–$781)
HVAC System Install $6,832 ($3,904–$11,712)
Roof Repair $976 ($390–$1,952)
Roof Replacement $8,784 ($5,368–$14,640)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,464 ($488–$3,416)
Divorce (Contested) $14,640 ($4,880–$29,280)
DUI Defense $4,880 ($1,952–$9,760)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,464 ($781–$2,928)
Will Preparation $488 ($195–$976)
Trust Preparation $2,440 ($976–$4,880)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $24 ($15–$44)
Women's Haircut $54 ($29–$98)
Hair Coloring (Full) $146 ($73–$244)
Manicure $24 ($15–$44)
Pedicure $39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour) $78 ($49–$127)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $4.00 ($2.93–$5.37)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.42 ($2.44–$4.88)
Loaf of Bread $3.71 ($2.44–$5.37)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.39 ($2.93–$6.34)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.37 ($3.90–$7.32)
Rice (per lb) $0.98 ($0.59–$1.76)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $137 ($78–$244)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $68 ($29–$146)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $68 ($39–$117)
Internet (Monthly) $68 ($39–$98)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $63 ($29–$98)
Cable TV (Monthly) $83 ($49–$146)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $195 ($73–$488)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,952 ($1,171–$3,416)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $68 ($29–$127)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $15 ($7.81–$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $98 ($29–$244)
Driver's License Renewal $29 ($15–$73)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,171 ($586–$2,440)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $976 ($488–$1,952)
After-School Care (Monthly) $390 ($195–$683)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $49 ($24–$98)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $976 ($390–$2,440)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,200 ($4,880–$29,280)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $59 ($29–$98)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $98 ($49–$195)
Dog Grooming $59 ($29–$98)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $39 ($20–$73)
Dog Spay/Neuter $293 ($146–$488)
Cat Spay/Neuter $195 ($98–$390)
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Top Industries in Blair County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance 11,547 651 $56,891 1.39
Retail Trade 8,025 488 $34,976 1.38
Manufacturing 7,133 143 $61,912 1.50
Accommodation & Food Services 4,801 295 $19,321 0.91
Transportation & Warehousing 3,206 80 $65,261 1.30
Construction 2,696 295 $62,067 0.89
Other Services 2,063 355 $34,916 1.18
Administrative & Waste Services 1,865 144 $45,432 0.55
Wholesale Trade 1,854 130 $64,928 0.81
Professional & Technical Services 1,744 212 $71,547 0.43
Management of Companies 1,287 41 $120,758 1.32
Arts & Entertainment 915 47 $23,456 0.94
Finance & Insurance 907 170 $79,018 0.39
Information & Technology 679 42 $55,955 0.62
Real Estate 484 114 $49,313 0.54
Educational Services 441 35 $31,532 0.37
Agriculture & Forestry 309 30 $39,410 0.66
Mining & Oil/Gas 172 8 $97,053 0.78
Utilities 146 4 $125,451 0.66

Schools in Bedford

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bedford El Sch Elementary 766 47 16.3:1
Bedford SHS High 536 41 13.1:1
Bedford MS Middle 403 29 13.9:1
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Radio Stations near Bedford

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Campgrounds Near Bedford

10 campgrounds found near Bedford.

NameRatingSitesPrice
Tatman Run Picnic Shelter 4.7/5 1 $75
Seven Points Picnic Shelters 4.6/5 5 $75
SEVEN POINTS (PA) 4.5/5 267 $28–$200
Aitch Picnic Shelter 4.0/5 1 $75
NANCY'S BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) 3.8/5 50 $15
Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite 3.8/5 10 $10
SUSQUEHANNOCK 3.8/5 64 $25–$32
Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite 3.7/5 10 $10–$20
Spring Gap Campground 3.6/5 14 $10–$20
Weaver Falls Shelter 1.0/5 1 $67

National Parks Near Bedford

68 national parks and monuments found near Bedford.

ParkTypeFee
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Antietam National Battlefield National Battlefield $20
Berkeley Springs State Park State Park Free
Big Run Sp State Park Free
Black Moshannon State Park State Park Free
Blackwater Falls State Park State Park Free
Blue Knob State Park State Park Free
Buchanan's Birthplace State Park State Park Free
Cacapon Resort State Park State Park Free
Cacapon State Park State Park Free
Canaan Valley Resort State Park State Park Free
Canoe Creek State Park State Park Free
Casselman River Bridge Sp State Park Free
Cowans Gap State Park State Park Free
Dans Mountain State Park State Park Free
Deep Creek Lake Nrma State Park Free
Deep Creek Lake Sp State Park Free
Fairfax Stone State Park State Park Free
Flight 93 National Memorial National Memorial Free
Fort Frederick Sp State Park Free
Fort Frederick State Park State Park Free
Fort Tonoloway Sp State Park Free
Fowlers Hollow State Park State Park Free
Gathland Sp State Park Free
Gathland State Park State Park Free
Greenbrier Sp State Park Free
Greenbrier State Park State Park Free
Greenwood Furnace State Park State Park Free
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park National Historical Park $20
Herrington Manor Sp State Park Free
Johnstown Flood National Memorial National Memorial Free
Keystone State Park State Park Free
Kooser State Park State Park Free
Laurel Hill State Park State Park Free
Laurel Mountain State Park State Park Free
Laurel Ridge State Park State Park Free
Laurel Summit State Park State Park Free
Linn Run State Park State Park Free
Mont Alto State Park State Park Free
New Germany Sp State Park Free
Ohiopyle State Park State Park Free
Penn Roosevelt State Park State Park Free
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail National Scenic Trail Free
Prince Gallitzin State Park State Park Free
Rocky Gap Sp State Park Free
Sang Run State Park State Park Free
Shawnee State Park State Park Free
South Mountain Sb State Park Free
South Mountain Sp State Park Free
South Mountain State Park State Park Free
South Mountain State Park State Park Free
South Mountain State Park - Battlefield State Park Free
South Mountain State Park - Battlefield State Park Free
Swallow Falls Sp State Park Free
Sweet Run State Park State Park Free
Trough Creek State Park State Park Free
Warriors Path State Park State Park Free
Washington Monument Sp State Park Free
Washington Monument State Park State Park Free
Western Maryland Rail Trail State Park Free
Weverton-Roxbury Rail Trail State Park Free
Whipple Dam State Park State Park Free
Wills Mountain State Park State Park Free
Wolf Den Run Sp State Park Free
Woodmont Nrma State Park Free
Yellow Creek State Park State Park Free
Youghiogheny River Natural Environment Area State Park Free
Youghiogheny Wild River Nea State Park Free

Museums in Bedford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
OLD BEDFORD VILLAGEHISTORIC PRESERVATION8146231156$316,497
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN COVERLETGENERAL MUSEUM8146231588$78,622
PIONEER HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF BED FORD COUNTYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8146232011$75,335
BEDFORD SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
BLOODY RUN HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
CRAWFORD'S MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM8147354366
CUMBERLAND VALLEY TOWNSHIP HISTORCAL SOCIETYGENERAL MUSEUM3017220770
DUTCH CORNER HISTORIC SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION982 IMLERTOWN ROAD8144942451
FORT BEDFORD MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM110 FORT BEDFORD DR8146238891
SOUTHAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION241 MILLERS CORNER ROAD

Libraries in Bedford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
EVERETT FREE LIBRARY137 EAST MAIN ST0.053,248
BEDFORD SYS ADMIN UNIT240 SOUTH WOOD STREET0.051,374
HYNDMAN-LONDONDERRY PUB LIB161 CLARENCE STREET0.07,086

Farmers Markets in Bedford

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Claysburg Farmers Market Business Route 220 (Carpet Depot Plaza)Visit
Downtown Bedford Farmers Market124 South Juliana Street05/18/2016 to 10/26/2016Wed: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit

Ski Resorts Near Bedford

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bolton Valley 30.0 6 960 $63 December - April Yes Yes

Nursing Homes in Bedford

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
DONAHOE MANOR
136 DONAHOE MANOR ROAD
 For profit - Corporation 72 69 3/5 — 2/5 5/5 8146239075

Pharmacies in Bedford

5 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
CVS - 1682 644 EAST PENN STREET 814-623-1973
FISHER'S PHARMACY 106 EAST PITT STREET 814-623-5512
GIANT EAGLE 510 EAST PITT STREET 814-623-1188
ICKES DRUG STORE 122 SOUTH JULIANA STREET 814-623-5615
LETRENT'S PHARMACY 135 WEST PITT STREET 814-623-1442

Daycare Centers in Bedford

4 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility Type Phone Status
BURKETTS WATCH ME GROW DAY CARE
132 E JOHN ST
 CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER (814) 285-2975 OPEN
GROWING YEARS EARLY LEARNING CENTER AT BEDFORD 1A
106 W PENN ST
 CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER (814) 623-2096 OPEN
THE LITTLE LEARNING LAMP PRESCHOOL AT BEDFORD
3639 BUSINESS 220
 SCHOOL BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER (814) 262-0732 OPEN
THE OWLS NEST DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL BEDFORD
7741 LINCOLN HWY
 SCHOOL BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER (814) 310-5125 OPEN

EV Charging Stations in Bedford

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
Sheetz 352 - Bedford, PA4354 Business 220Electrify America4CHADEMO J1772COMBOpublic
Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa - Tesla Destination2138 Business Route 220Tesla Destination2TESLApublic

Cell Towers in Bedford

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
Fire Tower Road (96237)GTOWER107
1231 Narrow Lane (96233)GTOWER104
RD1, Box 220 (113209)GTOWER81
PA STATE GAME LANDS #97 (44563)LTOWER60

Fire Stations in Bedford

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Bedford Fire Department #1, Inc.248 W Penn STVolunteer814-623-8914
Cumberland Valley Township Volunteer Fire Department4344 Bedford Valley RDVolunteer814-356-3544

Bridges in Bedford

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Girder/FloorbeamSteel193948636,252F
Tee BeamConcrete19392736,252F
Girder/FloorbeamSteel continuous194057436,252F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete continuous200413536,252F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19397130,600F
FrameConcrete19394930,600F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete197023416,098F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete197068015,347F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete19706415,347F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete19705513,923F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20045619,658F
Arch (Deck)Concrete19355999,597F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete1961459,397F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete20051638,312G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19703777,783F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19703777,564F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19703417,564F
Arch (Deck)Concrete1936577,084F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19714287,061F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19712007,061F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19714306,903F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19712006,903F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete19971945,940F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete19702583,561F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete2010551,369G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19712841,128F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel192926656F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous2021131653G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous1941129572F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel194066572G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous1969320442F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete194052350G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete1961116263F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1962153258G
Girder/FloorbeamSteel193991200F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel193932180F

Correctional Facilities in Bedford

NameAddressTypePopulationCapacityStatus
BEDFORD COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY425 IMLERTOWN RDCOUNTY160181OPEN

Airports Near Bedford

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Altoona Blair County AirportAOOMedium Airport
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd FieldMRBMedium Airport
John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County AirportJSTMedium Airport
Al's Field—Small Airport
Alberter Farms Airport—Small Airport
Baker-Sell Airport—Small Airport
Barnhart Airport—Small Airport
Bedford County Airport—Small Airport
Beers Farm Airport—Small Airport
Blue Haven Airport—Small Airport
Blue Knob Valley Airport—Small Airport
Burnt Cabins Emergency Strip—Small Airport
Buzzards Gap Ultralightport—Small Airport
Cove Valley Airport—Small Airport
Davis Airport—Small Airport
Downes Airport—Small Airport
Dream Field—Small Airport
Eastview Airport—Small Airport
Ebensburg Airport—Small Airport
Flying R Airport—Small Airport
Gerstell Farms Airport—Small Airport
Greater Breezewood Regional Airport—Small Airport
Greater Cumberland Regional AirportCBESmall Airport
Green Landings Airport—Small Airport
Hilling International Airport—Small Airport
Homan Airport—Small Airport
Hostetler Airport—Small Airport
Ickes Airport—Small Airport
Indian Lake Airport—Small Airport
Indiana County–Jimmy Stewart AirportIDISmall Airport
JJ & PK Airport—Small Airport
Jucapa Farms Airport—Small Airport
Keystone Airport—Small Airport
Lincoln Farms Airport—Small Airport
Lost Mountain Airport—Small Airport
Lynn Field—Small Airport
Memmi Airport—Small Airport
Mexico Farms Airport—Small Airport
Michaels Farms Airport—Small Airport
Miller Field—Small Airport
Mills Brothers Airport—Small Airport
Moran Field—Small Airport
Mountain Hide-Away Airport—Small Airport
Needwood Farm Airport—Small Airport
Pax-Terra Caelum Airport—Small Airport
Potomac Airpark—Small Airport
Powell Kaiser Airport—Small Airport
Quemahening Flightpark Ultralightport—Small Airport
Rayne Airport—Small Airport
River's Edge Farm Airport—Small Airport

Police Stations in Bedford

1 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Everett Police Department

Grocery Stores in Bedford

15 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
7-Eleven 40274Convenience Store410 Shadyside Dr
7-Eleven 40275Convenience Store1152 Shed Rd
Bedford Giant Eagle 1662Super Store510 E Pitt St
Bedford Save A Lot 21427Supermarket8772 Lincoln Hwy
Coen Markets 1214Convenience Store6371 Lincoln Hwy
CVS PHARMACY 1682Other644 E Penn St
Dollar General 23613Other7222 Lincoln Hwy
Dollar General 433Other125 W Pitt St
Dollar Tree 1004Other44 Bedford Sq
Family Dollar 3440Other101 Railroad St
MILE LEVEL COUNTRY MARKETSpecialty Store9571 Lincoln Hwy
Sheetz 28Convenience Store9402 Lincoln Hwy
Sheetz 352Convenience Store4354 Business 220
Walmart 1684Super Store72 Bedford Sq
Weis Markets 140Supermarket16 Bedford Sq

Treatment Centers in Bedford

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bedford Somerset DBHSMental Health814-623-5166

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bedford

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
AWAKEN MINISTRIES INC521 WESTMORELAND AVE
BEDFORD CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH9391 LINCOLN HWY
BEDFORD CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE620 W PENN ST
BEDFORD COUNTY BIBLICAL CHILDRENS MINISTRY INCPO BOX 220
BEDFORD VALLEY ASSEMBLY OF GOD INC5973 BEDFORD VALLEY RD
CENTRAL BEDFORD LUTHERAN PARISH156 GOULD LN
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH20 PUBLIC SQUARE
HARVEST COMMUNITY CHURCH OF BEDFORD COUNTY300 LIMESTONE AVE
JESUS IS LORD IN N W AR521 S BEDFORD ST
LAKE GORDON ASSEMBLY OF GOD676 LAKE GORDON RD
MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH214 CRESTVIEW AVE
PLEASANT HILL REFORMED CHURCHR D 1 BOX 137
RAINSBURG COMMUNITY CHURCH760 SHERRY RD
REAL LIFE CHURCH ASSEMBLIES OF GOD621 W PITT ST
REVIVAL GLORY & FIRE MINISTRIES147 BEDFORD PLAZA RD
ST MARKS LUTHERAN CHURCH156 GOULD LN
ST PAULS REFORMED CHURCH5543 BUSINESS 220
TIME MINISTRIES INC5202 BUSINESS 220
VICTORY FELLOWSHIP409 EAST PI 11 STREET
WOLFSBURG CHARGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHPO BOX 649
YEAGER MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH3419 MAIN RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bedford

What is the population of Bedford?

Bedford has a population of 2,851 residents and is located in Pennsylvania. The population density is 2,616 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.8% female and 48.2% male.

Is Bedford expensive to live in?

Bedford has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.6 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $50,570, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $182,300 (35% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $674 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Bedford safe?

Bedford is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 223 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 818 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Bedford receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Bedford?

Bedford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches, with 37.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Bedford?

The job market in Bedford is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,024. There are 3,430 business establishments in the area, including 305 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 15 minutes, and 5.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Bedford?

The median home value in Bedford is $182,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $198,523. For renters, the median monthly rent is $674. Fair market rent is $742 for a 1-bedroom and $973 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 48.3%. The average annual property tax is $4,849.

How are the schools in Bedford?

Schools in Bedford score 5.8 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 21.9% of adults in Bedford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. 9.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Bedford?

The obesity rate in Bedford is 31.9% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 75.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,295.

What is transportation like in Bedford?

The average commute in Bedford is 15 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 86.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 5.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Bedford?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bedford is 93.8% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino. 98.6% of residents speak only English at home. 8.9% of the population are military veterans. 16.3% of residents have a disability. 93.2% have health insurance coverage.

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