River Bend, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Craven County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
2,896
Population
1,154/sq mi density
$68,314
Median Income
$38,496 per capita
$233,700
Home Value
$280,667 Zillow
$1,296
Median Rent
35.4% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$68,314 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$233,700 home value, $1,296/mo rent
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 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
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
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 | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in |
River Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.8") and April the driest (3.2").