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Crime in Bedford summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bedford. Key points include:
There were 77 total crimes in Bedford in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bedford is 603.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bedford is 62.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bedford is 540.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bedford is -71.53% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Bedford Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bedford / 100k People |
Ohio / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 77 | 603.4 | 1,844.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 62.7 | 293.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 45.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 62.7 | 197.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 69 | 540.7 | 1,551.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 13 | 101.9 | 206.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 30 | 235.1 | 1,132.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 26 | 203.7 | 212.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Bedford summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bedford. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Ohio. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bedford is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bedford is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Bedford is $152,981.
The median income in Bedford is $57,308.
Bedford's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bedford Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bedford | Ohio | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 61 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 92 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 91 | 97 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Bedford, OH Weather
The average high in Bedford is 59.3° and the average low is 41.3°.
There are 76.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.8 inches of precipitation each year with 59.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bedford |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 59.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Bedford Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bedford
The current population in Bedford is 12,931. The population has decreased 2.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,931 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 12,960 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 13,043 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 13,073 | 4.1% |
| 2020 | 12,555 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 12,631 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 12,705 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 12,766 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 12,782 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 12,868 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 12,927 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 12,994 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 13,049 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 13,123 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 13,201 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bedford
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Bedford is:
32.8% White with 4,236 White residents.
57.7% African American with 7,461 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 31 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 636 Two Or More residents.
4.4% Hispanic with 567 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bedford | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32.8% | 75.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 57.7% | 12.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Bedford
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Bedford is 51.9% female with 6,712 female residents.
Bedford is 48.1% male with 6,219 male residents.
| Gender | Bedford | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bedford for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Bedford completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Bedford completed 9-12th grade.
40.0% of adults in Bedford completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Bedford completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Bedford completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Bedford completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Bedford completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Bedford completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Bedford completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bedford | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bedford, Ohio
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5.1% of households in Bedford earn Less than $10,000.
6.3% of households in Bedford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.0% of households in Bedford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.5% of households in Bedford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.7% of households in Bedford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.8% of households in Bedford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.2% of households in Bedford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.7% of households in Bedford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.4% of households in Bedford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.4% of households in Bedford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bedford | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.3% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.0% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.5% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% | 11.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.8% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.7% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.4% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.4% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
