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About River Bend

Village in Missouri, United States

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1.7 sq miArea

732 ftElevation

River Bend is a village in Jackson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 3 at the 2020 census. It is the only part of Jackson County that lies north of the Missouri River. In 1951, the Missouri River was relocated to a new channel, creating River Bend, (also known as Liberty Bend). The county line still follows the original riverbed. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The mayor is Alex Dockler.

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Compared with Missouri

2worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

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19.8%More adults in frequent mental distressMO 17.5% · worse 27.3%More adults with depressionMO 24.3% · worse

Care nearby

Liberty HospitalLiberty · 7 mi · ER

Hcc Network - IndependenceIndependence · 4.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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Natural hazards in River Bend

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves

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Libraries near River Bend

Nearest: Farview Neighborhood LibraryIndependence · 4 miles · 40 hrs a week

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River Bend Sugar Creek Liberty Kansas City

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