Bedford, Virginia
Quick Statistics
Bedford is a community in Bedford City, Virginia, home to about 7,724 people spread across 11.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $36,408 a year, and a typical home is worth about $222,500. About 34.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 85.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 24 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Virginia towns GeoStat tracks, Bedford ranks number 162 of 681 in population, number 312 in median household income, number 361 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Bedford typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 28°F. The area sees roughly 12 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Montvale, VA | 12.0 mi. | 351 |
| 2. | Forest, VA | 13.2 mi. | 13,430 |
| 3. | Timberlake, VA | 14.8 mi. | 12,725 |
| 4. | Big Island, VA | 15.7 mi. | 91 |
| 5. | Buchanan, VA | 15.8 mi. | 1,367 |
| 6. | Blue Ridge, VA | 17.1 mi. | 2,800 |
| 7. | Lynchburg, VA | 18.0 mi. | 79,497 |
| 8. | Westlake Corner, VA | 18.3 mi. | 2,033 |
What is the population of Bedford, Virginia?
Bedford has a population of about 7,724 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Bedford, Virginia in?
Bedford is located in Bedford City, Virginia.
What is the median home value in Bedford, Virginia?
The median home value in Bedford is about $222,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Bedford, Virginia?
The median personal income in Bedford is about $36,408 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Bedford, Virginia?
No tornadoes have been recorded in Bedford City since modern record-keeping began in 1950.
What is the weather like in Bedford, Virginia?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 28 degrees, with around 12 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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