River Road, North Carolina
River Road is a community of 3,366 people in Beaufort County, North Carolina.
Why visit River Road
Townapedia lists 1 place to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in River Road
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About River Road
River Road is a census-designated place (CDP) in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,048 at the 2020 Census.
From the Wikipedia article River Road, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Restaurants and cafes1
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship4
Zion Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Church building in North Carolina, United States of America
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Map of River Road
15 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 34°F | 3.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 35°F | 3.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 41°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 60°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 67°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 72°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 70°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 65°F | 6.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 54°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 42°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 36°F | 3.6 in | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Washington Wwtp 4W (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Beaufort County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2021-03-03: Tropical Storm Eta (Severe Storm)
- 2020-10-14: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Washington-Warren Airport (OCW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Cypress Landing 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Belhaven 21 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Greenville 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Winterville 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Ayden 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Grifton 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Plymouth 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Bayboro 28 mi southeast, about 45 min by car
- New Bern 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- James City 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Zion Episcopal Church - Washington, NC, Tradewinds, CC BY-SA 3.0
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