Bedford
City in Taylor County, Iowa
Bedford is a city in Taylor County, Iowa, with 1,508 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,129 ft (344 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gravity, 6.5 miles N.
- 1,508residents (2020 Census)
- 1,129 ftelevation · 344 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 939 / sq mipopulation density
- 50833ZIP code
About Bedford
Bedford is a city in Taylor County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,508 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Taylor County. Lake of Three Fires State Park is located several miles northeast of Bedford.
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Living in Bedford
- Median household income
- $60,781
- Median home value
- $96,800
- Median rent
- $764/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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Bedford had 1,508 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,508 |
|---|---|
| Density | 939 per sq mi (363 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bedford at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Taylor County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,508 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.61 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6712° N, 94.7243° W |
| ZIP code | 50833 |
| Official website | bedfordia.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1905365 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bedford
- Gravity6.5 mi N
- Conway7.7 mi NE
- Hopkins, MO9.6 mi SW
- New Market10.1 mi NW
- Sharpsburg10.3 mi NE
- Athelstan11.7 mi SE
- Sheridan, MO12.1 mi SE
- Blockton13.5 mi E
- Clearfield15.5 mi NE
- Shambaugh16.3 mi W
- Pickering, MO16.5 mi S
- Maloy16.5 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Bedford
What county is Bedford in?
Bedford is in Taylor County, Iowa.
What is the population of Bedford, IA?
1,508 people lived in Bedford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bedford, IA?
The ZIP code of Bedford is 50833.
What is the elevation of Bedford?
1,129 feet (344 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bedford?
Gravity (6.5 mi), Conway (7.7 mi), Hopkins (9.6 mi), New Market (10.1 mi), Sharpsburg (10.3 mi).
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