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Bedford, Iowa


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Bedford, Iowa

Bedford, Iowa, in Taylor county, is 62 miles N of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 75 miles SE of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 1,620 people lived in Bedford.

The People and Families of Bedford

In Bedford, about 57% of adults are married.

In Bedford, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bedford had a median family income of $34,943. In Bedford, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Bedford.

Bedford Housing

An estimated 77% of living spaces in Bedford are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Bedford compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Bedford, 87% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Bedford Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 18%Bedford Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Bedford, IA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men31
Racial Diversity35
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty41
College Educated Adults43
Median Family Income31
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times96
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes89
People Living Alone86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built22
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