Bedford Heights, Ohio
Bedford Heights is a city of 10,847 people in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Why visit Bedford Heights
Townapedia lists 15 parks and trails, 33 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Musicarnival and Mayfield Curling Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Bedford Heights
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bedford Heights
Bedford Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 11,020 at the 2020 census. A suburb of Cleveland, it is a part of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Bedford Heights, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Musicarnival
Cinema and theater · 3.0 mi
A tent theater venue in the round
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes33
Zeppe's Tavern & Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza, Burger, Sandwich, Pasta · 1.4 mi
25780 Miles Road, Bedford Heights
Su 11:30-22:00; Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00
Sirna's Cafe
Cafe · 1.9 mi
795 Broadway Avenue, Bedford
Su off; Mo-Th 07:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:30-01:00
Asian Delight
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.9 mi
5391 Warrensville Center Road, Maple Heights
John's Best Gyros
Restaurant · Greek · 1.5 mi
5309 Northfield Road, Bedford Heights
Los Gallos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.0 mi
630 Broadway Avenue, Bedford
rascal house pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.6 mi
5220 Northfield Road, Maple Heights
21 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Economy Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
4751 Northfield Road, North Randall
History
Bedford Heights was founded on February 20, 1951. It was originally part of Bedford Township and the City of Bedford, Ohio. Robert E. Willeford and his wife, Georgina Willeford, worked diligently to help form the village of Bedford Heights. Robert E. Willeford went on to become the first mayor of Bedford Heights.
The Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial at Zion Memorial Park was dedicated on May 28, 1961. The monument was recognized as a US national memorial in 2022.
From the History section of Bedford Heights, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship18
Bedford Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Friendship Mennonite Church
Church · Mennonite · 1.5 mi
21881 Libby Road, Bedford Heights
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Healthcare5
Regency Hospital Of Cleveland East
Hospital · 2.0 mi
4200 Interchange Corporate Center Road, Warrensville Heights
Map of Bedford Heights
145 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 24°F | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 24°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 31°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 41°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 68°F | 53°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 63°F | 2.8 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 68°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 67°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 60°F | 2.9 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 49°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 38°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 30°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cleveland Burke Ap (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cuyahoga County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-01-03: Severe Storms And Flooding Due To The Remnants Of Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2006-07-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Bedford 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Warrensville Heights 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Maple Heights 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Solon 3 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Beachwood 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Garfield Heights 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Shaker Heights 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Macedonia 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Twinsburg 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- University Heights 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Holmem-scene-large, Arnold H Berger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bedford Ohio Baptist Church 1892, Christopher Busta-Peck ( Talk ), CC BY-SA 1.0
- ISS042-E-242770 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-242771 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-242768 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-244916 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-242769 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS012-E-15046 - View of Ohio, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Cladonia caespiticia 77193551, Summit Metro Parks, CC BY 4.0
- Mentor Cardinals vs. St. Ignatius Wildcats (24632216998), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
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