Bedford, IA A-

Population: 1,360
Home Price: $73,300

Overview

Bedford is a small town in the state of Iowa with a population of 1,360. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Bedford has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

  • Area Size: Small Town
  • Living Costs: Low Cost
  • Employment: (D) Fair
  • Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
  • Residents: Families
  • School Rating: (A) Excellent
  • Safety Rating: NA
  • Public Transport: (D) Fair
  • Average Commute: 20.2 minutes
  • Walkability: (A) Excellent
  • Climate: Four Seasons
  • Shopping Mall: -
  • Near Beach or Lake: Yes
  • Near Mountains: -
  • Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Bedford, IA

Employment and Income Bedford Iowa United States
Per Capita Income $27,757 $30,483 $32,693
Median Household Income $58,250 $60,214 $65,483
Unemployment Rate 6.9% 4.0% 5.7%
Poverty Rate 4.9% 7.4% 10.5%
Age Bedford Iowa United States
Median Age 38.1 42.5 42.3


Gender Bedford Iowa United States
Male 51.1% 50.2% 49.8%
Female 48.9% 49.8% 50.2%


Race Bedford Iowa United States
White 96.0% 94.1% 80.3%
Black or African American 0.1% 0.8% 7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0% 0.3% 2.7%
Asian 0.0% 0.7% 1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other Race 0.0% 1.0% 2.7%
Multiracial 3.9% 3.1% 5.2%
Housing Information Bedford Iowa United States
Median Home Price $73,300 $109,187 $208,542
Median Monthly Rent $464 $525 $801
Family Households 48.5% 48.5% 48.6%
Nonfamily Households 26.1% 26.1% 26.2%
Homeowners 79.3% 79.6% 72.9%
Renters 20.7% 20.4% 27.1%
Education Bedford Iowa United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent 5.7% 5.5% 7.5%
Some College, no Degree 39.6% 39.6% 34.0%
Associate's Degree 27.0% 22.3% 21.2%
Bachelor's Degree 11.9% 12.6% 9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 8.9% 13.0% 15.0%
Proficiency Bedford Iowa United States
Mathematics 82.0% 71.2% 46.8%
Reading/Language Arts 82.0% 70.6% 50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime Bedford Iowa United States
Murder NA 1.0 3.0
Rape NA 46.6 38.0
Robbery NA 13.1 40.7
Assault NA 226.3 188.5


Property Crime Bedford Iowa United States
Burglary NA 311.2 336.1
Theft NA 1237.5 1913.7
Vehicle Theft NA 121.6 167.1
Arson NA 9.1 10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Bedford, IA

  • beer
  • pizza
  • hot sauce
  • pickles
  • ice cream
  • taco bell
  • popeyes
  • bbq sauce
  • tacos
  • calamari
  • liquor
  • burgers
  • cheese
  • savory
  • doughnuts
  • hotdogs
  • bbq
  • beverages
  • brisket
  • broccoli
  • football
  • college football
  • nfl
  • teams
  • farmer trucker
  • mlb
  • bass fishing
  • volleyball
  • ncaa basketball
  • coaches
  • concert band
  • creative
  • books
  • comedy
  • sports
  • arts
  • creative
  • tv
  • lodge
  • sports
  • winter
  • arts
  • space
  • summer
  • trader joes
  • shipping
  • mcdonalds
  • grocery store
  • amazon

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