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Bedford, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Bedford County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,703
Population
604/sq mi density
$47,697
Median Income
$29,729 per capita
$192,600
Home Value
$275,202 Zillow
$876
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
137
Violent Crime/100K
3,005 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$47,697 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$192,600 home value, $876/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bedford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 966 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 604/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3363°N, 79.5177°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bedford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in |
Bedford has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (3.0").