Bedford, VA
Living in Bedford
Bikeability13
Walkability44
Commute74
Public Transit15
Affordability93
Public Safety81
Airports2
Hospitals62
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.6kPopulation+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
$36kMedian 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
$145kMedian Home Value+$5.7k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$578Median 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
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
Greenbrier Valley Airport
60 miles, NW
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
73 miles, NE