Drexel Township, NC
Living in Drexel Township
Bikeability1
Walkability4
Commute79
Public Transit2
Affordability95
Public Safety91
Airports61
Hospitals68
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.1kPopulation-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
$49kMedian 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
$119kMedian Home Value+$4.3k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$488Median 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Drexel Township, NC
Christian Classical Academy
4 miles, E
Morganton Day School
5 miles, W
Heritage Christian School
9 miles, NE
Reflections of Christ Christian Academy
11 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Drexel Township, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
15 miles, E
Lees-McRae College
32 miles, NW
Appalachian State University
32 miles, N
Gardner-Webb University
35 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Drexel Township, NC
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
4 miles, SW
Broughton Hospital
4 miles, W
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
11 miles, N
Frye Regional Medical Center
15 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Drexel Township, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
52 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
57 miles, W
Tri-Cities Airport
67 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
69 miles, SW