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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
Parks & Recreation in River Bend (12)
Cape Lookout National Seashore
National Seashore
A boat ride three miles off-shore brings you to the barrier islands of Cape Lookout National Seashore. Horse watching, shelling, fishing, birding, camping, lighthouse climbing, and touring historic villages--there’s something for everyone at Cape Lookout. Be sure to bring all the food, water, and su...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, ATV Off-Roading, Auto Off-Roading, Astronomy, Stargazing, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Hunting and Gathering, Hunting, Paddl...
Weather: Spring: Temperatures generally range from 50 F to 70+ F. Rain & wind are common Summer: Temperatures usually range from 80 F to 100 F with high humidity (80-90%). Average wind speed is 10-15 mph. ...
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
State Park
1,066 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Macon State Park
State Park
142 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Goose Creek State Park
State Park
1,694 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hammocks Beach State Park
State Park
776 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Phelps State Lake
State Park
15,917 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lea Island State Natural Area
State Park
27 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. Beyond the bridge, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots waited quietly with cannons and muskets poised to fire. This battle marked the last broadsword charge by Scottish Highla...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Fishing, Guided Tours, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Paddling, Canoeing, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exh...
Weather: Currie, North Carolina has mild Winters and moderate to hot Summers with varying humidity.
Pettigrew State Park
State Park
1,736 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Salmon Creek State Natural Area
State Park
1,305 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Sandy Run Savannas State Natural Area
State Park
318 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Theodore Roosevelt State Natural Area
State Park
19 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0