Bedford: Community & Culture
Community life in Bedford is shaped by 1 library, 14 congregations, and 2 cultural organizations.
- 1.8 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Virginia 0.7/1K).
- 2.6 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Virginia 1.4/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Bedford Central Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 321 North Bridge Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 586-8911 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24523 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2964 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (9)
| Churches · Total count | 14 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (9)
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 2 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (1)
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | BEDFORD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 134 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Bedford+VA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=24523 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=24523 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=24523 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=24523 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 44 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 38 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 7 |
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 1 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Attractions (1)
Other
Organizations (3)
Clubs (4)
Stations (2)
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 17.30 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 1.80 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | highly engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 134 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 6 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 11 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 4 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 8 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Bedford