The Town FilesBedford, Kentucky
City in Trimble County · population 526 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $95,800
- Household income
- $41,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 43.6
Bedford is a city of 526 people in Trimble County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $95,800, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks quieter than 98% of Kentucky towns.
How Bedford ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bedford is worth $95,800, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $41,875, which is more affordable than 83% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $884 a month. 39.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bedford | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $95,800 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $884 | $837 |
| Median household income | $41,875 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 39.4% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.1% | — |
Who lives in Bedford
| People | Bedford | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2.8% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.4% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 32.9 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.3% | 88.6% |
Weather in Bedford
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 23.8°F. About 51.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.4 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 96 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bedford since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on March 2, 2012 about 7.3 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 28 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 20, 2018.
Severe weather in Trimble County since 1996
Trimble County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 10, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4702: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Trimble County
Trimble County had 1,072 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,405 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Bedford itself the ACS puts it at 5.4%.
Public schools in Bedford
2 public schools with 1,000 students, about 20.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimble County JR/SR High School | 7-12 | 553 | 17.3 |
| Bedford Elementary School | PK-6 | 447 | 26.3 |
Towns near Bedford
- Campbellsburg, KY7.2 mi · 836 people · home $162,200
- Milton, KY9.5 mi · 590 people · home $156,700
- Carrollton, KY10.1 mi · 3,890 people · home $113,200
- Hanover, IN11.2 mi · 3,743 people · home $138,700
- Madison, IN12.2 mi · 12,357 people · home $203,100
- New Washington, IN13.2 mi · 595 people · home $187,500
- New Castle, KY13.7 mi · 884 people · home $154,000
- La Grange, KY14.0 mi · 10,067 people · home $283,200
Bedford questions
Is Bedford, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bedford scores better for retirees than 41% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 98%. 20.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.6).
How much does a house cost in Bedford?
The median owner-occupied home in Bedford is valued at $95,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,875, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $884 a month.
What is the weather like in Bedford?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 23.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.0 inches of precipitation a year and 13.4 inches of snow.
Does Bedford get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bedford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on March 2, 2012. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)