Bedford, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
6,703 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,697 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$192,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$424 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$665 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bedford County
2
Lynchburg Metro Area
3
Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bedford County
2
Lynchburg Metro Area
3
Virginia
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 35
Feb 3 4 38
Mar 4 2 46
Apr 4 0 55
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 3 0 47
Dec 3 3 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, VA State Senate District 8, VA State House District 53, VA
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Schools

Bedford Primary
<1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Central Virginia Community College
18 miles, E • 1.4 star
Liberty University
18 miles, E • 1.4 star
University of Lynchburg
19 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Centra
20 miles, E • 4.1 star
Carilion Medical Center
24 miles, W • 2.3 star
Lewisgale Medical Center
29 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Greenbrier Valley Airport
60 miles, NW • 1 star
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
72 miles, NE • 1 star
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