Bedford, Wyoming facts for kids
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Bedford, Wyoming
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Location of Bedford, Wyoming
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 Bedford, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.3 sq mi (3 km2) |
| • Land | 1.3 sq mi (3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,263 ft (1,909 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 465 |
| • Density | 358/sq mi (138/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83112
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-06045 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1598088 |
Bedford is a small community in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 465 people lived there.
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History of Bedford
When Was Bedford Settled?
The first people settled in Bedford in 1890. It was a new beginning for many families.
How Did Bedford Get Its Name?
A post office opened in Bedford in 1898. It served the community until 1966. The town was named after a place called Bedford, Bedfordshire in England.
Geography of Bedford
Where is Bedford Located?
Bedford is found at 42°53′51″N 110°56′11″W / 42.897527°N 110.936463°W. It sits in a beautiful area called Star Valley. This valley is full of grasslands and surrounded by tall, forested mountains.
How Big is Bedford?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Bedford covers about 1.3 square miles (3.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Climate in Bedford
What's the Weather Like?
Bedford has a climate with warm summers. It's known as a "warm-summer humid continental climate." This means summers are warm, and winters are cold with lots of snow.
Record Temperatures
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Bedford was 98°F (37°C). This happened on August 7, 2001. The coldest temperature recorded was a very chilly -38°F (-39°C) on January 1, 1979.
People of Bedford
Who Lives in Bedford?
In 2000, there were 169 people living in Bedford. Most residents were White. A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
There were 63 households in Bedford in 2000. Many were married couples living together. About 23.8% of households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.68 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 28.4% were under 18 years old. Around 21.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in Bedford was 42 years.
Education in Bedford
Schools in the Community
Public schools in Bedford are part of the Lincoln County School District #2. This district provides education for students in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Bedford (Wyoming) para niños
