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Riverbank, California
Riverbank is a city of 25,166 people in Stanislaus County, California, founded in August 23, 1922.
Why visit Riverbank
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 9 parks and trails, 25 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Galaxy Theater, Castleburg Park and Zerillo Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; December lows average 39°F.
Weather in Riverbank
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Riverbank
Riverbank is a city in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 24,865 at the 2020 census, up from 22,678 at the 2010 census. Incorporated on August 23, 1922, Riverbank's official slogan is "City of Action." It is part of the Modesto metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Riverbank, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes25
Pizza Plus
Restaurant · Pasta, Pizza, Sandwich · 0.9 mi
3308 Santa Fe Street, Riverbank
We-Su 11:00-17:00
Mountain Mike's
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
6333 Oakdale Road, Riverbank
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
2251 Claribel Road
13 more on the map.
History
Riverbank was founded as a ferry crossing, and was established as a town with the coming of the San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railroad, which was soon acquired by the Santa Fe Railroad. It is named for its location on the Stanislaus River.
In the 1850s, the Riverbank area was known as Burneyville. Major James Burney, sheriff of Mariposa, established the Burneyville Ferry over the Stanislaus River at the site of the modern bridge in Riverbank.
In 2026, a proposal to annex 1,500 acres (610 ha) was opposed by many residents.
From the History section of Riverbank, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Centro Biblico Apostolico
Church · Protestant · 0.4 mi
6248 Jackson Avenue, Riverbank
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
School · 4.1 mi
2000 West Briggsmore Ave., Modesto
Map of Riverbank
95 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 39°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 42°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 45°F | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 1.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 54°F | 0.7 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 59°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 63°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 62°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 59°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 52°F | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 43°F | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 39°F | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Modesto City Co Ap (7 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
Stanislaus County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-08-21: Scu Ligtning Complex Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Modesto City-County Airport (MOD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Oakdale 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Modesto 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Salida 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Ceres 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Ripon 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Manteca 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Turlock 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Patterson 21 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Lathrop 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Stockton 26 mi northwest, about 42 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Aerial view of Riverbank, California, October 2024, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Riverbank, California (10753651315), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Riverbank Carnegie Library, NewmanHouse2004, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Farmer Boys Riverbank, California, TaurusEmerald, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sierra Northern passenger cars at Riverbank Industrial Complex, May 2022, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sierra Northern 7000 at Riverbank Industrial Complex, May 2022, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sierra Northern baggage car at Riverbank Industrial Complex, May 2022, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sierra Northern 7001 at Riverbank Industrial Complex, May 2022, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
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