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Where are we located?

The Elks National Home is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia, on 200 acres of rolling farmland. Bedford is located on U. S. 460, midway between Roanoke and Lynchburg. From Interstate 81 take exit 150A. Greyhound Bus lines travel to the city. The nearest airports are Roanoke and Lynchburg.

Elks National Home
931 Ashland Avenue
Bedford, VA 24523
1-800-552-4140

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Local Weather

Average Annual Rainfall 43.06 inches
Average Annual Snowfall 17.9 inches
Average Relative Humidity 62 percent
Temperature – Average – Winter 39.55
Temperature – Average – Summer 72.38

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Statistical Abstract

POPULATION City: 6,299; County: 61,300	ELEVATION Southern half average: 800 feet Mountains on north reach: 4,200 feet
CLIMATE Average annual temperature: 56 Summer average: 72.4 ; Winter average: 39.6 Annual rainfall: 43.06" Snowfall: 18" Average Humidity: 62%	RELIGION More than 120 churches in City and County, representing the majority of denominations. Synagogues in Roanoke and Lynchburg.
AREA Bedford City land area: 6.81 sq. miles Bedford County land area: 764 sq. miles Water area: 7,000 acres	LIBRARY Bedford Public Library
MEDICAL Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital, Bedford County Health Department, Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem (35 miles), numerous physicians and medical professionals. Also, hospitals, physicians, and specialists in nearby Roanoke and Lynchburg (25 miles).	PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Greyhound bus line, local taxi service. Major airline terminals in Roanoke and Lynchburg (25 miles)