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Bedford, IA

Bedford, IA.

Population: 2,077 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$153,282
1-year appreciation
+14.2%
3-year appreciation
+23.2%
5-year appreciation
+45.7%
10-year appreciation
+91.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$153,282
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, heatWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
40.0°F

Amenities

Nearest airport
Bedford Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-12 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,952
Median annual property tax
$1,344
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
55.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,577
Average weekly wage
$1,002
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Agriculture, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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