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Bedford, IA
City in Taylor County, Iowa.
Population
1,336
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
832
ZIP codes
0
Bedford and its ZIP codes
Bedford at a glance
- Bedford is about 14 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,781 a year, 19% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,800 (53% below Iowa) and median rent is $764 a month.
Local data for Bedford, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bedford, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,781
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$96,800
Median rent
$764/mo
Homeownership
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (292), Irish Americans (132), Peruvian Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Taylor County. PPP loans are for Bedford.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,109
2,060 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,333
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$40.19M
FY 2026, $6,816 per person
How people get to work
Bedford, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.8%
- Carpooled20.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bedford, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
513
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
86° / 12°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bedford, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Bedford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GravityCity | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| ConwayCity | 7.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Hopkins, MOCity | 9.7 mi | 0.7 |
| SharpsburgCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| New MarketCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| AthelstanCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Sheridan, MOTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| BlocktonCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| ClearfieldCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| ShambaughCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| MaloyCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Pickering, MOCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| LenoxCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| ClarindaCity | 17 mi | 5.1 |
| Parnell, MOCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| BraddyvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bedford, IA in?
- Bedford is in Taylor County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Bedford, IA?
- About 1,336 people live in Bedford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bedford?
- Nearby places include Gravity (6 mi), Conway (7.6 mi), Hopkins, MO (9.7 mi), Sharpsburg (10 mi), New Market (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023