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Bedford, WY
Census-designated place in Lincoln County, Wyoming.
Population
482
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
97
ZIP codes
0
Bedford and its ZIP codes
Bedford at a glance
- Bedford is about 16 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Bedford.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,856
7,326 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,487
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$126M
FY 2026, $6,447 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bedford, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
1,044
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
32
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 6°F
25.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bedford, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Bedford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TurnervilleCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 4.9 |
| ThayneTown | 3.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Star Valley RanchTown | 5.7 mi | 2.7 |
| GroverCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 4.7 |
| FreedomCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 4 |
| AuburnCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 3.7 |
| EtnaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| AftonTown | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| NordicCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| OsmondCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| SmootCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| AlpineTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| Alpine NorthwestCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| Alpine NortheastCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bedford, WY in?
- Bedford is in Lincoln County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Bedford, WY?
- About 482 people live in Bedford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bedford?
- Nearby places include Turnerville (2.9 mi), Thayne (3.4 mi), Star Valley Ranch (5.7 mi), Grover (6 mi), Freedom (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023