Bedford Urban Area, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
45,077 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,551 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$164,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$435 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$599 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Indiana
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

Indiana
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 30
Feb 3 3 34
Mar 4 1 43
Apr 4 0 54
May 6 0 63
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 3 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 4%

Schools

Stone City Christian Academy
<1 miles, N 2.8 star
Lincoln Elementary School
1 miles, NE 4.6 star

Colleges

Indiana University-Bloomington
23 miles, N 3.2 star
Indiana University-Southeast
50 miles, SE 2.3 star

Hospitals

St Vincent Dunn Hospital Inc
1 miles, N 4.1 star
Monroe Hospital
20 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Indianapolis International Airport
62 miles, NE 3.2 star
Evansville Regional Airport
79 miles, W 1.4 star