Bedford Iowa Map

About Bedford, Iowa

Bedford is a locality in Taylor County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,336. The population density is 334.1 people per km². Bedford is located at 40.6669°N, 94.7214°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50833.

Bedford unfolds across rolling Iowa farmland, where the land dips and swells like a slumbering giant. It lies 62.4 miles north of Saint Joseph, MO (from Saint Joseph, MO: bearing 6°T), and is situated 17.4 miles east-south-east of Clarinda. Fields of corn, a vibrant green in summer's embrace, stretch towards horizons softened by the hazy breath of the plains. The air here carries the scent of freshly turned earth and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a constant, gentle pulse. The sky, a vast and ever-changing canvas, often hangs low and wide, a deep, resonant blue that swallows the afternoon sun, casting long, tender shadows across the undulating terrain. Even the wind seems to whisper secrets through the rustling leaves of scattered oaks and maples that punctuate the landscape. This corner of Taylor County has long been shaped by the rhythms of the land and the industrious spirit of its people. Agriculture remains the bedrock of Bedford’s economy, with generations of families cultivating the rich soil that yields bountiful harvests. The town’s founding echoes the pioneering drive that settled these prairies, and a quiet pride lingers in the well-kept historic buildings that line its main street, each brick a testament to resilience. While modern life has brought its conveniences, the pace in Bedford remains deliberately unhurried, allowing for neighborly chats on front porches and the simple pleasure of watching the slow, golden descent of the sun behind the western fields.

About This Bedford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bedford, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.666932, -94.721358. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bedford and Taylor County.

Detailed location data for Bedford includes the ZIP code (50833), telephone area code (319), county seat of Taylor County (Bedford), and school district assignment (Bedford Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bedford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.