Drexel Township, NC

Living in Drexel Township

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 4
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Commute 79
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 61
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 20
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Schools 41
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Residents

7.1k Population -482 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +9 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black6%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate33%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office20%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$119k Median Home Value +$4.3k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$488 Median Monthly Rent +$105 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home12%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity71%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas4%
Utility gas8%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Drexel Township

United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Burke County14

Property Crime in Drexel Township

United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Burke County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 4 5
Feb 38 4 4
Mar 45 4 3
Apr 53 4 2
May 62 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 46 3 1
Dec 37 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Drexel Township

Inland Flooding53
Tornado13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Drexel Township, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Drexel Township, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Drexel Township, NC

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Lees-McRae College
32 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Drexel Township, NC

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Broughton Hospital
4 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Drexel Township, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
67 miles, NW