Bedford, IA
Living in Bedford
Bikeability8
Walkability31
Commute81
Public Transit9
Affordability100
Public Safety96
Airports61
Hospitals66
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.5kPopulation-138 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate41%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$8k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty
22 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office20%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$62kMedian Home Value+$4k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$441Median Monthly Rent+$179 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier47%
Home Value
Less than $50K37%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
LP gas1%
Utility gas74%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bedford
United States45
Iowa35
Taylor County6
Property Crime in Bedford
United States48
Iowa43
Taylor County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bedford
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding22
Tornado15
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bedford, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bedford, IA
Clarinda Academy
17 miles, W
Clarinda Lutheran School
18 miles, W
Horace Mann Laboratory School
23 miles, S
St Gregory Barbarigo School
24 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Bedford, IA
Northwest Missouri State University
24 miles, S
Conception Seminary College
30 miles, S
Graceland University-Lamoni
42 miles, E
Peru State College
55 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bedford, IA
Clarinda Regional Health Center
17 miles, W
Chi Health-Mercy Corning
22 miles, N
Ssm Health St Francis Hospital- Maryville
25 miles, S
Ringgold County Hospital
26 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Bedford, IA
Eppley Airfield
75 miles, NW
Des Moines International Airport
81 miles, NE
Kansas City International Airport
95 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
107 miles, W