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River Bend, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Craven County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,896
Population
1,154/sq mi density
$68,314
Median Income
$38,496 per capita
$233,700
Home Value
$272,217 Zillow
$1,296
Median Rent
35.4% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
63
Violent Crime/100K
378 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,314 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$233,700 home value, $1,296/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher
River Bend enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Craven County County |
| Nearest Airport | Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in |
River Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and April the driest (3.2").