Bedford, VA

Living in Bedford

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 44
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Commute 74
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 2
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 63
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Schools 96
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Residents

6.6k Population +385 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -9 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black20%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial3%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate31%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income +$4.1k (2010–19)
77% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
69% Lived Here Last Year -18% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office20%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$145k Median Home Value +$5.7k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$578 Median Monthly Rent +$99 (2010–19)
40% Owner-Occupied -21% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K42%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas4%
Utility gas4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bedford

United States45
Virginia30
Lynchburg Metro Area24
Bedford County11

Property Crime in Bedford

United States48
Virginia39
Lynchburg Metro Area30
Bedford County16

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump75%

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

Inland Flooding39
Tornado13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bedford, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bedford, VA

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Tree of Life Academy
16 miles, E
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James River Day School
18 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Bedford, VA

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Liberty University
18 miles, E
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Randolph College
20 miles, E
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Hollins University
23 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Bedford, VA

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Centra
20 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Bedford, VA

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