Bedford County , Tennessee
Population: 51,291 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $62,197 Home $255,300 Rent $917/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 51,291 residents, Bedford County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Tennessee and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Bedford County at 44%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$62,197
Median Income
household
$255,300
Home Value
median
$917/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $62,197 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,468 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% |
| Median Home Value | $255,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $917/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 51,291 |
| Median Age | 37.6 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 16.9% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
44.4%
Obesity
12.3%
Diabetes
19.5%
Smoking
39.4%
High Blood Pressure
29.1%
No Physical Activity
29.6%
Depression
40.0%
Insufficient Sleep
75.8%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 69.2 · 69th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
83.14
🌀 Hurricane
55.03
🔥 Wildfire
18.99
❄️ Winter Storm
72.82
🌍 Earthquake
83.02
☀️ Drought
57.47
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