North Carolina
River Bend is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 2,896. Residents earn $68,314 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, River Bend receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. River Bend offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in River Bend is $68,314, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in River Bend is $233,700, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,296 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
River Bend is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 63 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 378 per 100,000, 81% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
River Bend enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,314 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,496 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,070 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,128 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,740 |
| County GDP | $6,913M |
| Restaurants | 225 |
| Healthcare | 274 |
| Retail | 354 |
| Manufacturing | 59 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,730 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.60% |
| Commute Time | 15.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $233,700 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $272,217 |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $158 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.9% |
| Price Drops | 13.6% |
| Inventory | 22 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,296 |
| 11% above US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,730 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.60% |
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% |
| Depression | 27.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 12,560/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 274 |
| Total Violent | 63.0/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 63.0/100K |
| Total Property | 378.0/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 189.0/100K |
| Theft | 189.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 57.2 inches |
| 50% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0689°N, 77.1499°W |
| County FIPS | 37049 |
Winner: Republican by 20.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.4% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,154/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 274 |
| Restaurants | 225 |
| Retail Stores | 354 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 15.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |