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.

📰 Local News

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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 · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ 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.

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🗺️ Map of Bedford

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