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East Bend, NC

North Carolina · Yadkin County · Winston-Salem Metro

East Bend is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 765. Residents earn $85,500 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
765 Population 584/sq mi density
$85,500 Median Income $32,674 per capita
$174,200 Home Value $255,315 Zillow
$748 Median Rent 12.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
319 Violent Crime/100K 3,040 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$85,500 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,200 home value, $748/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K (16% below avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $85,500
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $174,200
38% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 319/100K
16% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.9%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent $748
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.7%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.1%
27% lower than US avg

How East Bend Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population765
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density584/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans10.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,500
Per Capita$32,674
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$1,334M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,200
Rent$748
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$255,315
Housing Units263
Rent Burden12.3%

Crime

F
Violent319/100K
Property3,040/100K

Health

Obesity34.7%
Uninsured10.4%
Smoking15.2%
Depression28.0%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation1,049 ft (320 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.71

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.0%
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Is East Bend a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Bend receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. East Bend offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Bend is $85,500, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Bend is $174,200, 38% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $748 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in East Bend is below the national average at 319 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,040 per 100,000, 55% above the national average.

Education

14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

East Bend enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches, including 7.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

East Bend has a population of 765 with a density of 584 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles. The median age is 35.6 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 55% female and 45% male. The city is predominantly White (85.6%), with 3.4% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 89.5% of residents, while 10.5% speak Spanish. 10.3% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 10.1% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 90.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

765
Total Population
584
People / sq mi
35.6yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45%
Female 55%

Race & Ethnicity

East Bend vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 89.5%
14% above US avg
Spanish 10.5%
22% below US avg

Social Characteristics

East Bend vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Bend is $85,500, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,674 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $868, 39% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 798 business establishments, including 60 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 8.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: East Bend vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,500
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$32,674
Avg Weekly Wage$868
IRS Avg AGI$62,397
Gini Index0.462 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.1%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)798
County GDP$1,334M

Business (County)

Restaurants60
Healthcare42
Retail107
Manufacturing40

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,700
23% below US avg
Cost of Living94.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.0 min
Drive Alone73.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

Walkability

The median home value in East Bend is $174,200, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $255,315, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $748 (36% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $981 for a one-bedroom to $1,161 for a two-bedroom apartment. 83.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 263 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1974. The average annual property tax is $2,700 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 12.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,200
38% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$255,315
Median List Price$295,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$295,000
$/Sq Ft$139
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$748
36% below US avg
Rent Burden12.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.7%
Owner-Occupied83.7%
Renter-Occupied16.3%
Housing Units263
Median Year Built1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,700
23% below US avg
Effective Rate1.55%
In East Bend, 34.7% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.3% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.6% of residents. 32.6% have high blood pressure. 15.2% are current smokers. 17.3% report binge drinking. 22.5% are physically inactive. 28.0% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.6% experience frequent mental distress. 10.4% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:4,132. The dentist ratio is 1:4,683. 51.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.5 out of 10.

Health Metrics: East Bend vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.7%
8% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure32.6%
Asthma10.9%
COPD6.7%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.2%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity22.5%
Depression28.0%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress12.7%
Short Sleep33.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.1%
Uninsured10.4%
21% above US avg
Primary Care1:4,132
Dentists1:4,683
Mental Health1:1,049
Checkup Rate77.0%
Dental Visits61.8%
Premature Death12,330/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access51.6%
Healthcare Facilities42
East Bend has a violent crime rate of 319 per 100,000 residents, 16% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,040 per 100,000, 55% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 9 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, East Bend receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: East Bend vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent318.5/100K
16% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property3,040.4/100K
55% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
Traffic Accidents16
Avg Accident Severity2.6 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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East Bend enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,049 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,049 ft (320 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density584/sq mi
Coordinates36.2175°N, 80.5089°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyYadkin County County
Nearest AirportPiedmont Triad International (GSO)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 7.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.7 / 100
Community Resilience23.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 148 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 105 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 141 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 78 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 147 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 123 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 123 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 104 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 96 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 126 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 117 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 122 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 59 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 113 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 119 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 65 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 53 km
Aug 17, 2021 6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina M2.7 115 km
Mar 28, 2001 2 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.6 124 km
Jul 8, 2023 Virginia-North Carolina border region M2.6 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 257 km
1996 Fran Category 3 199 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 296 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 177 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

232 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 208 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1998 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 48 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 29 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 25 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 52 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF3 27 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 25 km 0
Oct 7, 1965 EF3 88 km 1
May 26, 2022 EF2 49 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 53 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 80 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF2 70 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 95 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 53 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 8 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 24 km 0
Nov 16, 2011 EF2 60 km 2
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 96 km 0
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL MOUNTAIN (3,300 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 61 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,194 85 km
2016 HORTON 1,480 95 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,388 98 km
2020 UWH NARROWS DAM RX 1,222 97 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,124 85 km
2021 GRINDSTONE 1,106 14 km
1985 UNNAMED 1,064 69 km
2011 LUMBER PLANT 779 48 km
2000 MERRITT CK 750 51 km
2006 CHESTNUT 737 97 km
2019 UNNAMED 644 95 km
2022 PINE ROAD 582 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in Driest
December 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in

East Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and November the driest (3.2").

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East Bend is located in Yadkin County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56% below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 80.8% of the vote, a 62.4-point margin. 89.0% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 4 public libraries serving the community. 42 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 73.8% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.8%
D 18.4%

Winner: Republican by 62.4 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
Traffic Accidents16
Avg Accident Severity2.6 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.9%
56% below US avg
High School+93.9%
Graduate Degree+3.3%
School Test Score5.71
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density584/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi
CountyYadkin County County

Services

Broadband Access89.0%
Avg Download Speed246.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed90.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities42
Restaurants60
Retail Stores107

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.0 min
Drive Alone73.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%
Average costs for common services in East Bend. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $236 ($141–$377)
Specialist Visit $330 ($189–$519)
Urgent Care Visit $189 ($94–$330)
Emergency Room Visit $2,075 ($754–$4,715)
Dental Cleaning $123 ($71–$189)
Dental Filling $236 ($141–$377)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $42 ($24–$71)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $71 ($47–$113)
Brake Pad Replacement $283 ($141–$472)
Tire Rotation $38 ($19–$71)
New Tires (Set of 4) $566 ($377–$943)
Battery Replacement $189 ($94–$330)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $94 ($57–$141)
Electrician (Per Hour) $85 ($47–$132)
HVAC Repair $377 ($141–$754)
HVAC System Install $6,601 ($3,772–$11,316)
Roof Repair $943 ($377–$1,886)
Roof Replacement $8,487 ($5,187–$14,145)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,415 ($472–$3,301)
Divorce (Contested) $14,145 ($4,715–$28,290)
DUI Defense $4,715 ($1,886–$9,430)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,415 ($754–$2,829)
Will Preparation $472 ($189–$943)
Trust Preparation $2,358 ($943–$4,715)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $24 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut $52 ($28–$94)
Hair Coloring (Full) $141 ($71–$236)
Manicure $24 ($14–$42)
Pedicure $38 ($24–$61)
Massage (1 Hour) $75 ($47–$123)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.87 ($2.83–$5.19)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.30 ($2.36–$4.72)
Loaf of Bread $3.58 ($2.36–$5.19)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.24 ($2.83–$6.13)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.19 ($3.77–$7.07)
Rice (per lb) $0.94 ($0.57–$1.70)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $132 ($75–$236)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $66 ($28–$141)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $66 ($38–$113)
Internet (Monthly) $66 ($38–$94)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $61 ($28–$94)
Cable TV (Monthly) $80 ($47–$141)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $189 ($71–$472)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,886 ($1,132–$3,301)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $66 ($28–$123)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.54–$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $94 ($28–$236)
Driver's License Renewal $28 ($14–$71)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,132 ($566–$2,358)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $943 ($472–$1,886)
After-School Care (Monthly) $377 ($189–$660)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $47 ($24–$94)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $943 ($377–$2,358)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,788 ($4,715–$28,290)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $57 ($28–$94)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $94 ($47–$189)
Dog Grooming $57 ($28–$94)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $38 ($19–$71)
Dog Spay/Neuter $283 ($141–$472)
Cat Spay/Neuter $189 ($94–$377)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$593
Toddler$469
Preschool$395
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$520
Toddler$479
Preschool$470
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Yadkin County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 2,465 48 $49,239 2.98
Construction 1,030 106 $63,290 1.95
Accommodation & Food Services 933 70 $17,694 1.02
Retail Trade 905 110 $32,917 0.90
Transportation & Warehousing 810 21 $46,899 1.90
Health Care & Social Assistance 675 62 $44,178 0.47
Administrative & Waste Services 629 63 $39,571 1.06
Information & Technology 174 12 $80,237 0.92
Other Services 152 66 $32,605 0.50
Finance & Insurance 132 38 $59,222 0.32
Arts & Entertainment 109 12 $15,474 0.64
Agriculture & Forestry 86 14 $44,286 1.06
Real Estate 33 26 $50,728 0.21
Educational Services 12 6 $46,138 0.06
Unclassified 1 1 $18,438 0.07

Schools in East Bend

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Forbush High High 794 49 16.2:1
Forbush Middle Middle 628 33 19.0:1
Fall Creek Elementary Elementary 243 17 14.3:1
East Bend Elementary Elementary 208 14 14.9:1
Forbush Elementary Elementary 202 14 14.4:1
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Radio Stations near East Bend

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
WBFJ 89.3 Your Family Statio adult contemporary, christian AAC+ 32 kbps
96.9 The Kat country AAC
WTOB 980 AM classic hits AAC+ 32 kbps
WTOB at 40, classic hits AAC+ 32 kbps
WPAQ 740AM 106.7FM Voice of the Blue Ridge bluegrass, bluegrass gospel AAC 64 kbps
WUVT OGG 320 kbps

National Parks Near East Bend

21 national parks and monuments found near East Bend.

ParkTypeFee
Booker T Washington National Monument National Monument Free
Bullhead Mountain State Natural Area State Park Free
Claytor Lake State Park State Park Free
Fairy Stone State Park State Park Free
Grayson Highlands State Park State Park Free
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park National Military Park Free
Hanging Rock State Park State Park Free
Haw River State Park State Park Free
Lake Norman State Park State Park Free
Mayo River State Park State Park Free
Mayo River State Park State Park Free
Morrow Mountain State Park State Park Free
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area State Park Free
New River State Park State Park Free
New River Trail State Park State Park Free
Pilot Mountain State Park State Park Free
Shot Tower Historic State Park State Park Free
Smith Mountain Lake State Park State Park Free
South Fork of the New River State Natural and Scenic River State Park Free
Stone Mountain State Park State Park Free
Wilderness Gateway State Trail State Park Free

Museums in East Bend

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CHARLOTTE AND PHILIP HANES ART GALLERYART MUSEUM3367585585$496,807,541
MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGYNATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM$496,807,541
REYNOLDA GARDENSARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER3367585593$496,807,541
REYNOLDA MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ARTART MUSEUM3367585150$496,807,541
NATURE SCIENCE CENTER OF FORSYTH COUNTYSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM400 WEST HANES MILL ROAD3367676730$1,287,778
SCIWORKSSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM3367676730$1,287,778
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR EIGHTEENTH CENTURY STUDIESHISTORIC PRESERVATION3367274694$446,513
HISTORIC BETHABARA PARKHISTORIC PRESERVATION3369248191$129,497
LEWISVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION$81,994
BETHANIA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION5393 HAM HORTON LANE3369220434
CHARLES BRUCE DAVIS MUSEUM OF ART HISTORY & SCIENCEART MUSEUM127 HEMLOCK STREET9106792941
CHEROKEE-MORAVIAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION
CLEMMONS HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION3715 CLEMMONS ROAD3367667511
FORSYTH COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION
HACKER HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION3363513275
HUNTSVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
RURAL HALL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF FORSYTH COUNTYHISTORIC PRESERVATION7043651560
SCIWORKS PLANETARIUMSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM400 W HANES MILL ROAD
SCIWORKS THE SCIENCE CENTER AND ENVIRONMENTAL PARK OF FORSYTH COUNTYSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM400 WEST HANES MILL ROAD
YADKIN VALLEY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION216 S VAN BUREN STREET3366792702

Farmers Markets in East Bend

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Clemmons Farmers Market1150 S Peace Haven Road05/09/2020 to 10/10/2020Sun: 8:30 AM-11:30 AM;Visit
Dobson Farmers Market302 West Folger Street04/21/2016 to 10/27/2016Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;
Downtown Farmers Market IMuncipale parking lot on Franklin St. from funeral home
Farmington Farmers Market1723 Farmington Rd04/01/2014 to 09/06/2014Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;Visit
Flat Rock Produce4540 Ebert Rd.05/01/2014 to 12/01/2014Mon: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM;Tue: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM;Wed: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM;Thu: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM;Fri: 9:00 AM-6:0Visit
King Farmers' Market105 Moore Road04/18/2018 to 10/31/2018Wed: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
Peachtree Farmers Markethwy 80104/25/2014 to 11/21/2014Fri: 3:30 PM-7:00 PM;Yes
Shacktown Farmers Market2816 Shacktown RoadVisit
Yadkin Farmers Market1141 Tennessee Street05/03/2016 to 10/15/2016Tue: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;

Restaurants in East Bend

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kitchen Roselli
O'Henry's Restaurant

Cafes in East Bend

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

the OtherSide: Vintage Shopping & Cafe

Dentists in East Bend

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

US #985286407

Gas Stations in East Bend

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Speedway

Breweries in East Bend

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Foothills BrewingWinemaking Equipment & Supplies, Pubs, Restaurants, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services, Breweries3800 Kimwell Dr
Hoots Roller BarBar, Brewery840 N W Manley St
Sugarcreek TavernBars, Bars & Clubs, Bars / Taverns, NC, Mount Airy, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs1162 Turkey Ford Rd3363743900
West End Tap Roombreweries & brew pubs, cocktail lounges, bar & grill restaurants, cocktail lounge restaurants, Bars473 W End Blvd3367731544

Cell Towers in East Bend

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
5513 SPEAS FERRY ROADTOWER126
1018 NORTH RIDGE ROADTOWER124
2700 Woodruff RoadTOWER94
LEWISVILLE 7976 CONCORD CHURCH ROADTOWER81
221 GRAY SHEEKS RDTOWER80

Fire Stations in East Bend

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
East Bend Volunteer Fire Department200 School STVolunteer336-699-8663
The Fall Creek Community Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.2416 Smithtown RDVolunteer336-699-3950

Power Plants Near East Bend

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
1008 MATTHEWS SOLARSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC221114-80.6P

Bridges in East Bend

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous20231754,800G
SlabPrestressed concrete19941182,500F
CulvertSteel1980221,900F
SlabPrestressed concrete20101131,200G
SlabPrestressed concrete1996112760G
CulvertSteel197927580F
SlabPrestressed concrete201672580G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196851550P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel200783450F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel201846430G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196232250F

Superfund Sites Near East Bend

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
R J REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY7855 KING TOBACCOVILLE ROADFORSYTH

Airports Near East Bend

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Piedmont Triad International AirportGSOLarge Airport
Smith Reynolds AirportINTMedium Airport
Abbott AirportSmall Airport
Air Harbor AirportSmall Airport
Alexander County AirportSmall Airport
Asheboro Regional AirportSmall Airport
Atwell AirportSmall Airport
Bahnson AirportSmall Airport
Barringer FieldSmall Airport
Bethany AirportSmall Airport
Blue Ridge AirportSmall Airport
Boonville AirportSmall Airport
Boyd's Hawks Creek AirportSmall Airport
Bradley FieldSmall Airport
Broadway AirfieldSmall Airport
Brown AirportSmall Airport
Bush AirportSmall Airport
Corriher FieldSmall Airport
Covington AirportSmall Airport
Darr FieldSmall Airport
Davidson County Executive AirportSmall Airport
Delk's AirportSmall Airport
DS Butler Farm and AirfieldSmall Airport
Dusenbury FieldSmall Airport
Elkin Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Enochville AirportSmall Airport
Ervin AirfieldSmall Airport
Fields AirportSmall Airport
Flying Bj AirportSmall Airport
Flying M AirportSmall Airport
Flying S Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Georgia Road FieldSmall Airport
Gold Hill AirportSmall Airport
Goodnight's AirportSmall Airport
Gravely AirportSmall Airport
Groundhog Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Gryder-Teague AirportSmall Airport
Hamptonville AirportSmall Airport
Happy Bottom AirportSmall Airport
Heavenly Acres AirportSmall Airport
Hiatt AirportSmall Airport
Johnston AirportSmall Airport
Lake Norman AirparkSmall Airport
Landis AirportSmall Airport
Laneys AirportSmall Airport
Lewis AirstripSmall Airport
Lincolnton Lincoln County Regional AirportSmall Airport
Lindsay AirportSmall Airport
Little Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Lone Hickory AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in East Bend

5 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
City of King Police621 Ingram Drive
Dobson Police Dpartment
East Bend Town Hall108 Main Street
North Carolina Highway Patrol
Sheriff Office

Grocery Stores in East Bend

5 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Cutter's MartConvenience Store1420 Speer Bridge Rd
DOLLAR GENERAL 10957Other103 W Main St
Dollar General 15690Other4109 Old US 421 Hwy E
Family Dollar 13235Other114 NC 67 Hwy
Speedway 6947Convenience Store104 W NC Highway 67 Bypass

Post Offices in East Bend

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
United States Post Office448 East Main Street

Treatment Centers in East Bend

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Amos Cottage Therapeutic Day Program - Wake Forest Health SciencesMental Health336-713-7497
Daymark Recovery ServicesBoth336-679-8805
Daymark Recovery ServicesBoth336-983-0941
Four Directions Counseling and - Recovery CenterSubstance Abuse336-631-8904
Full Life Counseling and RecoverySubstance Abuse336-978-7874
Hope Valley Inc - Womens Division Treatment CenterSubstance Abuse336-368-2427
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center - Behavioral Health ServicesBoth336-718-5984
Old Vineyard Behavioral Health ServiceBoth336-794-3550
Wake Forest Baptist Health - Department of PsychiatryBoth336-716-7678
Winston Salem Comprehensive Trt Ctr - ATS of North Carolina LLCSubstance Abuse336-842-6980

DOL Wage Violations in East Bend

3 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $22,465 in back wages owed to 10 employees.

3
Violations
$22,465
Back Wages Owed
10
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Hennings Construction Company 27018 1 $19,697 $3,939 5
Jesse Brown Farms 27018 1 $1,633 $544 3
HKS Hardware 27018 1 $1,135 $568 2

Churches & Religious Organizations in East Bend

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
BALTIMORE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC2419 BALTIMORE RD
CHOZEN OUTDOORS INC3639 UNION HILL RD
FRIDAY NIGHT WORSHIP CLUB INC1508 FALCON RD
NEW BIRTH WORSHIP CENTERPO BOX 611
NEW VISION MINISTRIES OF EAST BEND INCPO BOX 384
THRESHOLD RETREAT INC3817 SHADY GROVE CHURCH RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Bend

What is the population of East Bend?

East Bend has a population of 765 residents and is located in North Carolina. The population density is 584 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 55% female and 45% male.

Is East Bend expensive to live in?

East Bend is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.3 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $85,500, 14% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,200 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $748 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is East Bend safe?

East Bend is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 319 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,040 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, East Bend receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in East Bend?

East Bend enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches, with 7.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in East Bend?

The job market in East Bend is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $868. There are 798 business establishments in the area, including 60 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 32 minutes, and 8.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in East Bend?

The median home value in East Bend is $174,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $255,315. For renters, the median monthly rent is $748. Fair market rent is $981 for a 1-bedroom and $1,161 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 83.7%. The average annual property tax is $2,700.

How are the schools in East Bend?

Schools in East Bend score 5.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 14.9% of adults in East Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is East Bend?

The obesity rate in East Bend is 34.7% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.2% of adults are smokers. 22.5% are physically inactive. 28.0% of residents report depression. 10.4% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 51.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:4,132.

What is transportation like in East Bend?

The average commute in East Bend is 32 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 73.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 8.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of East Bend?

The racial and ethnic makeup of East Bend is 85.6% White, 3.4% Black or African American, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino. 89.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 10.5% speak Spanish. 10.3% of the population are military veterans. 10.1% of residents have a disability. 90.1% have health insurance coverage.

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