Bedford, VA
Living in Bedford
Bikeability
13
Walkability
44
Commute
74
Public Transit
15
Affordability
93
Public Safety
81
Airports
2
Hospitals
62
Colleges
63
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
96
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bedford, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bedford, VA
Blue Ridge Montessori School
16 miles, E
Tree of Life Academy
16 miles, E
Bridges Treatment Center
17 miles, E
James River Day School
18 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Bedford, VA
Liberty University
18 miles, E
University of Lynchburg
19 miles, E
Randolph College
20 miles, E
Hollins University
23 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bedford, VA
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
1 miles, N
Centra
20 miles, E
Carilion Medical Center
24 miles, W
Lewisgale Medical Center
29 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Bedford, VA
Lynchburg Regional Airport-Preston Glenn Field
17 miles, E
Greenbrier Valley Airport
60 miles, NW
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
73 miles, NE