River Bend, NC town hall & government
River Bend spent $3.2 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $1,066 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach River Bend's government.
Where River Bend's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From the state 32%
- Property taxes 20%
- Sales taxes 17%
- Fees & charges 15%
- Utility sales 13%
- Interest, fines & other 2%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
Who works for River Bend
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Craven County Schools
River Bend's K–12 school district, shared with Bridgeton, Cove City, Dover, Havelock, New Bern and Trent Woods. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from North Carolina districts overall: 26% local, 57% state, 17% federal
- Local 17%
- State 60%
- Federal 23%
Of the $12,672 per pupil, $7,291 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools River Bend kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in River Bend pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact River Bend's government
Who represents River Bend
River Bend is represented in Congress by Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd and Representative Gregory F. Murphy. Josh Stein is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.