Coleman, House · National Register of Historic Places
Bedford’s story
210 years in pictures
6 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1816Bedford is settled
BedfordKY
A town of 386, settled in 1816. Public schools that outperform most of Kentucky.
Photo: W.marsh · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
386
−12.2% since 2010
Typical home
$245K
−0.8% in a year
Household income
$42K
median
Median age
43.6
years
Jobs based here
309
Balanced
What makes Bedford stand out
The 2 things Bedford does most differently from other towns.
Small town
386 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Bedford’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →88°
Clear
H 88° · L 69°
Local news
All →- Trimble County vs Highlands Latin - Boys Junior Varsity Basketball 12/01/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 26
- Game Teaser: Varsity Football Eminence High School vs. Trimble County Jr Sr High School HighlightsNFHS Network · Sep 18
- Trimble County vs Eminence - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/10/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 10
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bedford. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Bedford’s public schools outperform 8% of Kentucky districts
The public schools Bedford’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 92% of Kentucky’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
DSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimble County JR/SR High School | 7–12 | 541 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within KY on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
71risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Bedford has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
12″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–43°
Spring44–66°
Summer64–85°
Fall46–67°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Bedford
Most working residents leave Bedford for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Madison (5%), La Grange (5%) and Buckner (3%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Bedford2%
Madison5%
La Grange5%
Buckner3%
St. Matthews3%
22 mi
median commute distance
309
jobs based in Bedford
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
How healthy Bedford is
Bedford beats the Kentucky average on 0 of 5 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
5 measures vs. Kentucky
0 better3 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Bedford | KY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults screened for colon cancer | 58.4% | 65.8% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 54.3% | 58.1% |
Carroll County Memorial Hospital
10 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Bedford home is worth about $245K
The typical Bedford home is worth about $245,000, down 0.8% in a year, 5% above the Kentucky typical home.
$245KZillow home value
Typical home value
Bedford$245K
Kentucky$233K
−0.8%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Landmarks
6 places in Bedford on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Bedford
City in Kentucky, United States
Bedford is a home rule-class city in Trimble County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 574 at the 2020 Census. It is the second-largest city and county seat of Trimble County. It is located at the junction of U.S. Routes 42 and 421.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1816
- Population
- 526
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 902 ft
- ZIP code
- 40006
- Area code
- 502
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