Bedford
A community guide to Bedford in Indiana, the United States.
- Population
- 13,792 residents
- Region
- Indiana
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 38.8612, -86.4872
Economy and services
The economy of Bedford reflects a mixed regional economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Indiana. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Indiana and the United States. Businesses based in Bedford draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Getting there
Reaching Bedford typically involves the regional road network of Indiana or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Bedford to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Indiana. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Bedford.
Geography and location
Bedford sits at approximate coordinates 38.8612 latitude and -86.4872 longitude within Indiana. The terrain and natural features around Bedford reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Indiana road network providing the principal routes in and out.