Bedford, Kentucky

About Bedford

Set in the northern part of Kentucky, Bedford is a tiny community with an estimated population of 533.

Officially, Bedford is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.33 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,615 residents per square mile.

📰 Bedford News Today

• Sonia McElroy Obituary | Ransdell Funeral Home | Bedford, KY Tribute Archive · Aug 17
• Christina Diane Smith Obituary (2026) - Bedford, KY - Ransdell Funeral Home - Bedford Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• Bedford Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• 99-year-old World War II veteran awarded Purple Heart 81 years after being wounded in action WFIE | 14 News · Jul 2
• Christina Diane Liter Smith Obituary | Ransdell Funeral Home | Bedford, KY Tribute Archive · Aug 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Bedford Unique

• One of 9 places in the US named Bedford — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Bedford

• Hometown Pizza — italian
• Little Town and Country — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bedford

• Trimble County Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Bedford

• Bedford Elementary School
• Trimble County Alternative Program
• Trimble County JR/SR High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Bedford

🏘️ Nearby Communities