Bedford County, VA
Living in Bedford County
Bikeability4
Walkability11
Commute44
Public Transit3
Affordability68
Public Safety90
Airports3
Hospitals60
Colleges61
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
78kPopulation+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
$64kMedian 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
$202kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$646Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bedford County, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bedford County, VA
Tree of Life Academy
16 miles, E
Blue Ridge Montessori School
17 miles, E
Mineral Springs Christian School
17 miles, W
Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy
18 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Bedford County, VA
Liberty University
19 miles, E
University of Lynchburg
20 miles, E
Randolph College
21 miles, NE
Radford University-Carilion
23 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bedford County, VA
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
3 miles, N
Centra
21 miles, E
Carilion Medical Center
23 miles, W
Lewisgale Medical Center
28 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Bedford County, VA
Greenbrier Valley Airport
61 miles, NW
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
74 miles, NE