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Bedford, Indiana

Introduction to Bedford, Indiana

Bedford, Indiana, in Lawrence county, is 21 miles S of Bloomington, Indiana and 57 miles NW of Louisville, Kentucky. As of the year 2000 census, 13,768 people lived in Bedford.

Bedford History

Bedford was founded as a town in 1825 and went on to become the county seat of Lawrence County. Palestine, which was 4 miles to the south of Bedford, was the original county seat. Local businessman Joseph Rawlins played an influential role in the naming of Bedford as the new county seat. It was incorporated as a city in 1889.

Bedford and nearby Attractions

  • Bluespring Caverns
  • Spring Mill State Park
  • Hoosier National Forest
  • West Baden Springs Hotel
  • Otis Park Golf Club
  • Wilson Park

Things To Do In Bedford

There are many interesting places near Bedford. The Bluespring caverns is a system of caves that stretches for over 21 miles. The Bluespring caverns are a popular tourist destination for people across the country. A subterranean river runs through the caves, and visitors are offered hour long boat rides through the caverns from April to October. The Spring Mill State Park, which is spread over 1,319 acres, also has several caves and other attractions like a recreation of an early village.

Bedford Transportation

Monroe County Airport is the nearest major airport.

Bedford Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Indiana University, Depauw University and Ivy Tech State College.

High Points

Bedford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 11%Bedford Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Bedford Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Bedford, IN

Comparing Bedford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population910
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men45
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use69
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime54

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