Bedford County, Virginia
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 67% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 48% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 52% of US counties
- top 10% for sales tax
- top 10% for property tax rate
- bottom 17% for cost of living
Bedford County is a county in Virginia with about 80,000 residents. It grades B for weather and D for getting around. Standout strengths include sales tax, property tax rate, and unemployment. It rates lower on income tax and cost of living.
Official websitebedfordcountyva.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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74%62%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.2 in3.4 in
humid 77%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$75k82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$51kbetter than 17% of US counties
Home Value$264k83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$939better than 29% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 35% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.46%better than 90% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.35%better than 53% of US counties
Unemployment2.9%better than 84% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)37°F59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.8 in57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall6.6 inbetter than 61% of US counties
Sunny Days246 daysbetter than 61% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 48% of US counties
Comfortable Days78 daysbetter than 46% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk51.2better than 48% of US counties
School Quality49.0better than 37% of US counties
Violent Crime772/100kbetter than 51% of US counties
Property Crime730/100kbetter than 59% of US counties
Community
Population79,76178th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age46.886th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2344th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9832nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4963rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)85.9%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.2%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.6%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.2%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.1%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 34% of US counties
Walkability5.4/20better than 30% of US counties
Airport Distance107 mibetter than 45% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.0%better than 61% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.51better than 58% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 39% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bedford County an affordable place to live?
- Bedford County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $51k, better than 17% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Bedford County?
- The median home value in Bedford County is $264k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Bedford County?
- Median household income in Bedford County is $75k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Bedford County?
- Median gross rent in Bedford County is $939 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Bedford County safe?
- Bedford County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 772/100k (better than 51%). Property crime is 730/100k.
- What is the weather like in Bedford County?
- Bedford County averages 77°F in July and 37°F in January, with 45.8 in of annual precipitation and about 246 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Bedford County?
- Public-school quality in Bedford County is below average, scoring better than 37% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Bedford County?
- The average one-way commute in Bedford County is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)