The Town FilesEast Bend, North Carolina
Town in Yadkin County · population 634 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $175,900
- Household income
- $59,219
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 37.0
East Bend is a town of 634 people in Yadkin County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $175,900, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better transit than 97% of North Carolina towns, better for families than 96% of North Carolina towns, easier by car than 96% of North Carolina towns.
How East Bend ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in East Bend is worth $175,900, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $59,219, which is more affordable than 80% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $825 a month. 83.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Bend | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $175,900 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $825 | $969 |
| Median household income | $59,219 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 83.0% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.5% | — |
Who lives in East Bend
| People | East Bend | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.6% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 27.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.1% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.0% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 31.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.0% | 89.5% |
Weather in East Bend
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 25.3°F. About 46.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.0 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Bend since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 24, 2017 about 4.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 26, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 23, 2005.
Severe weather in Yadkin County since 1996
Yadkin County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Yadkin County
Yadkin County had 10,066 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,124 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in East Bend itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in East Bend
5 public schools with 2,082 students, about 17.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forbush High | 8-12 | 813 | 18.5 |
| Forbush Middle | 6-8 | 611 | 18.5 |
| Fall Creek Elementary | PK-5 | 230 | 14.4 |
| East Bend Elementary | PK-5 | 223 | 13.9 |
| Forbush Elementary | PK-5 | 205 | 15.8 |
Towns near East Bend
- Tobaccoville, NC8.4 mi · 2,578 people · home $234,200
- Pinnacle, NC8.7 mi · 786 people · home —
- Lewisville, NC9.1 mi · 13,381 people · home $325,400
- King, NC9.3 mi · 7,197 people · home $238,200
- Yadkinville, NC10.3 mi · 2,995 people · home $183,800
- Boonville, NC11.2 mi · 1,185 people · home $165,400
- Pilot Mountain, NC11.7 mi · 1,440 people · home $203,600
- Rural Hall, NC11.8 mi · 3,351 people · home $189,600
East Bend questions
Is East Bend, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Bend scores better for retirees than 45% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 59%. 12.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.0).
How much does a house cost in East Bend?
The median owner-occupied home in East Bend is valued at $175,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,219, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $825 a month.
What is the weather like in East Bend?
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 25.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 7.0 inches of snow.
Does East Bend get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Bend since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 24, 2017. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)