Bedford, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,389 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,031 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$88,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$438 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$521 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Taylor County
1
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Taylor County
1
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 23
Feb 1 6 27
Mar 2 3 39
Apr 3 1 50
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 2 1 39
Dec 1 5 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, IA State Senate District 9, IA State House District 17, IA
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Schools

Bedford High School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Bedford Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
North Nodaway Jr-Sr High
10 miles, SW • 2.3 star
North Nodaway Elem
16 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Northwest Missouri State University
24 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Southwestern Community College
33 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Graceland University-Lamoni
42 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Clarinda Regional Health Center
17 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Chi Health-Mercy Corning
22 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Eppley Airfield
75 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Des Moines International Airport
81 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Kansas City International Airport
95 miles, S • 3.7 star
Lincoln Airport
107 miles, NW • 1 star
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