River BendNC
A town of 2,874. Healthier than 52% of U.S. towns.
What makes River Bend stand out
The 2 things River Bend does most differently from other towns.
95% of working residents leave River Bend for work
Where River Bend’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
River Bend’s report card
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The data
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Most working residents commute out of River Bend
Most working residents leave River Bend for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are New Bern (36%), Raleigh (5%) and Jacksonville (3%). Half commute less than 9 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 48% of U.S. towns
River Bend beats the North Carolina average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | River Bend | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.4% | 12.2% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6% | 8.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 13.2% | 7.9% |
Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 99% of U.S. communities.
5.2% of River Bend is conserved land
0.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. River Bend fields | 0.2 mi | 5 |
| 2. River Bend Town Park | 0.1 mi | 5 |
| 3. Harbour Town Racquet club | — | 3 |
Mild winters, hot summers
River Bend has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 33°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
A typical River Bend home is worth about $281K
The typical River Bend home is worth about $281,000, up 3.7% in a year, 16% below the North Carolina typical home.
Typical home value
About River Bend
Town in North Carolina, United States
River Bend is a town in Craven County. As of the 2020 census, River Bend had a population of 2,902. It is part of the New Bern, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Population
- 2,902
- Area
- 2.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 13 ft