Bedford County, VA

Living in Bedford County

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 11
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Commute 44
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 68
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 3
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 61
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Schools 96
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Residents

78k Population +11k (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
72% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black7%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate30%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$64k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty
29  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$202k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$646 Median Monthly Rent +$177 (2010–19)
70% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity79%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas6%
Utility gas2%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bedford County

United States45
Virginia30

Property Crime in Bedford County

United States48
Virginia39

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 3 5
Feb 38 3 5
Mar 46 4 2
Apr 55 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 47 3 0
Dec 38 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bedford County

Inland Flooding57
Tornado15
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bedford County, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bedford County, VA

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Tree of Life Academy
16 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Bedford County, VA

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Liberty University
19 miles, E
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Randolph College
21 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Bedford County, VA

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Centra
21 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Bedford County, VA

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