Drexel, NC

Living in Drexel

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 9
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 60
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 19
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Schools 38
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Residents

1.9k Population -45 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -13% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black4%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate35%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$430 (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -6% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office15%
Service26%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$115k Median Home Value +$5.5k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$476 Median Monthly Rent +$65 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K40%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas5%
Utility gas10%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Drexel

United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Burke County14

Property Crime in Drexel

United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Burke County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump65%

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

Inland Flooding48
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Drexel, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Drexel, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Drexel, NC

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Lees-McRae College
32 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Drexel, NC

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Broughton Hospital
4 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Drexel, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
67 miles, NW