Bedford, Pennsylvania

Population 2,844

Bedford is located in Bedford County, PA. The population is 2,844, making Bedford the largest city in Bedford County.

There are 3 public schools in Bedford with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Bedford is low , and there are 19 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Bedford is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Bedford property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Bedford include Bedford Township, Manns Choice and Snake Spring Township.

Bedford Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 9.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.5%

Crime Rate

58.99% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 223
  • Robbery: 37
  • Burglary: 149
  • Property Crime: 818
  • Larceny Theft: 669

Registered Offenders

82.62% Higher than national avg.
  • 19 offenders in Bedford
  • 66.81 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

67 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 6
  • Superfunds: 8
  • Tanks & Spills: 53

Unemployment

Very High 4.5%
  • Pennsylvania unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Bedford, PA and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Bedford's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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19 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Bedford, PA

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  • In 2014, the city of Bedford, PA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Bedford, PA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $589
  • 1 Bedroom: $607
  • 2 Bedrooms: $757
  • 3 Bedrooms: $984
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,093

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Environmental Hazards

67 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Bedford, PA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4 Average
    Bedford, PA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 27.25°
  • February 29.9°
  • March 40.2°
  • April 51.4°
  • May 60°
  • June 68.51°
  • July 72.75°
  • August 69.84°
  • September 63.4°
  • October 52.22°
  • November 39.7°
  • December 29.45°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Bedford, PA

Earthquakes
Bedford, PA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Bedford, PA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Bedford, PA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Bedford, PA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Bedford, PA: $39,025

Unemployment

Unemployment in Bedford is 4.5%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 39.08%
White Collar - 60.92%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Tom Wolf
  • Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.
  • Sen. Patrick J. Toomey

City Representatives

  • Bill Shuster

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

13 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Bedford, PA

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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