The Town FilesBedford County, Pennsylvania
47,513 people. The median home is worth $179,000 (typical Pennsylvania town: $214,250) and the median household earns $59,992.
Towns in Bedford County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford | 5,105 | $192,000 | $61,136 | 55.1 |
| West Providence | 3,082 | $179,600 | $79,844 | 47.3 |
| East St. Clair | 2,908 | $191,600 | $41,993 | 58.5 |
| Bedford | 2,865 | $182,000 | $41,375 | 45.9 |
People and housing
| Bedford County | Typical Pennsylvania town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,000 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $784 | $996 |
| Median household income | $59,992 | $75,278 |
| Median age | 47.5 | 44.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% | 8.5% |
Jobs and pay
16,659 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,760 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 361 storm events in Bedford County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Bedford County has been included in 21 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| January 10, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4099: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).