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KY area data

Bedford, KY

Bedford, KY.

Population: 5,068 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$248,122
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
+20.3%
5-year appreciation
+39.9%
10-year appreciation
+100.0%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$250,463
House Price Index
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
7

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$1,070/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,390/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
52.4 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
William Howard Taft National Historic Site (57 mi)
Nearest airport
Lee Bottom Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bowman Field (LOU) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+14 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Median annual property tax
$1,156
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
43.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
773
Average weekly wage
$1,283
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Finance & Insurance

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

Data last updated

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

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