Drexel, NC
Living in Drexel
Bikeability2
Walkability9
Commute93
Public Transit2
Affordability95
Public Safety88
Airports60
Hospitals68
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.9kPopulation-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
$43kMedian 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
$115kMedian Home Value+$5.5k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$476Median 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Drexel, NC
Morganton Day School
5 miles, W
Christian Classical Academy
5 miles, E
Heritage Christian School
10 miles, NE
Silvercreek Adventist School
11 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Drexel, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
16 miles, E
Lees-McRae College
32 miles, NW
Appalachian State University
32 miles, N
Gardner-Webb University
35 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Drexel, NC
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
4 miles, SW
Broughton Hospital
4 miles, SW
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
11 miles, N
Frye Regional Medical Center
15 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Drexel, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
53 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
57 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
67 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
69 miles, SW