Bedford Hills, New York
Hamlet in Westchester County, New York
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Bedford Hills is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Bedford, Westchester County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bedford Hills had a population of 3,239.[5] Two New York State prisons for women, Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women and Taconic Correctional Facility, are located in the hamlet.
Bedford Hills, New York | |
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Bedford Hills post office | |
 Location of Bedford Hills, New York | |
| Coordinates: 41°14′12″N 073°41′40″W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Westchester County |
| Town | Bedford |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.66 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 3,239 |
| • Density | 3,159.3/sq mi (1,219.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 10507 |
| Area code | 914 |
| FIPS code[3][4] | 36-05342 |
| GNIS feature ID[4] | 943491 |
History
When the railroad was built in 1847, Bedford Hills was known as Bedford Station. Bedford Hills extends from a business center at the railroad station to farms and estates, eastward along Harris, Babbitt and Bedford Center roads and south along the Route 117 business corridor up to Mt. Kisco. Bedford Hills is the seat of government of the town of Bedford. The Town House, built in 1927, and Town buildings containing the Police Department and Town offices are located in Bedford Hills.[citation needed]
The Richard H. Mandel House, designed by Edward Durell Stone, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.[6]
Bedford Hills is the site of Stepping Stones, the historic home of Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill W. and his wife Lois Burnham Wilson, founder of Al-Anon/Alateen. The home, located at 62 Oak Road in Katonah, is on the National Register of Historic Places, and has become a tour destination for members of 12 Step organizations.[citation needed]
The Community House located on Church Street, was originally built in 1919 to serve the needs of returning World War I veterans. Following that time, it was used for potluck suppers, theater productions, and sport activities.[7][8]
Geography
Bedford Hills is located at 41°14′12″N 073°41′40″W (41.2367613, -73.6945751) and its elevation is 341 feet (104 m).[1]
According to the United States Census Bureau, Bedford Hills has a total area of 1.006 square miles (2.61 km2), all land.[3]
| Climate data for Bedford Hills, New York, 1899–1977 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 37 (3) |
38 (3) |
48 (9) |
60 (16) |
72 (22) |
80 (27) |
85 (29) |
82 (28) |
76 (24) |
65 (18) |
52 (11) |
40 (4) |
61 (16) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 20 (−7) |
20 (−7) |
29 (−2) |
38 (3) |
48 (9) |
57 (14) |
62 (17) |
60 (16) |
54 (12) |
43 (6) |
34 (1) |
24 (−4) |
41 (5) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.23 (82) |
3.05 (77) |
3.71 (94) |
3.78 (96) |
3.75 (95) |
3.87 (98) |
4.53 (115) |
4.55 (116) |
4.20 (107) |
3.49 (89) |
3.44 (87) |
3.73 (95) |
45.33 (1,151) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 8.9 (23) |
10.2 (26) |
7.5 (19) |
1.1 (2.8) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
1.2 (3.0) |
7.9 (20) |
36.8 (93) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ .01 in) | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 109 |
| Source: Western Regional Climate Center[9] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Bedford Hills had a population of 3,239. The median age was 38.6 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 15.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 90.7 males age 18 and over.[11][12]
100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[13]
There were 1,168 households in Bedford Hills, of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 49.7% were married-couple households, 15.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 29.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11]
There were 1,229 housing units, of which 5.0% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 3.4%.[11]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,664 | 51.4% |
| Black or African American | 164 | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 28 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 112 | 3.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 764 | 23.6% |
| Two or more races | 507 | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 1,431 | 44.2% |
Local media
The Record-Review, a weekly newspaper, reports on local issues in Bedford, Bedford Hills, Katonah, and Pound Ridge. The newspaper began publishing in 1995.[citation needed]
Schools
Bedford Hills Elementary School is a K–5 school that many children in the town attend.[citation needed] Bedford Hills is one of five schools in the Bedford Central School District where older students attend Fox Lane Middle School and High School.[14]
The Bedford Hills Free Library is located in Bedford Hills and is a member of the Westchester Library System.[15]
Centennial
In May 2010, Bedford Hills celebrated its centennial with a number of community-wide events, including a scavenger hunt and a pie baking contest. This event celebrated the town's name change from Bedford Station to Bedford Hills.[8] This event was organized with help from the Bedford Hills Historical Museum.
Notable people
- Gertrude Berg, actress, screenwriter, producer.
- Glenn Close, actress
- Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, actors
- Kimya Dawson, musician
- Charles Frankel, philosopher
- Nan Hayworth, former Congresswoman.[16]
- Barnard Hughes, actor
- Janet Lee, psychic
- Abbie Ives, professional ice hockey player
- Michael J. Knowles, American conservative political commentator
- George Soros, billionaire hedge fund investor
- Julie Strauss-Gabel, editor of acclaimed young adult literature
- Bruce Willis, actor
- Bill W., co-founder Alcoholics Anonymous; Bill's home Stepping Stones (house) is a museum in Bedford Hills, NY[17]
