Drexel, Missouri
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 34% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 56% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 62% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 63% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 37% of US places
- top 6% for property crime
- top 7% for violent crime
- bottom 6% for amenities nearby
Limited data for Drexel — the figures below are what we have. See Miami County for a fuller picture.
Drexel is a small community in Missouri with about 983 residents. It grades B for getting around and C for affordability. Standout strengths include property crime, violent crime, and park & nature access. It rates lower on school quality and amenities nearby.
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.5 in1.6 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$59k45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$51kbetter than 29% of US places
Home Value$116k32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$790better than 67% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$265better than 50% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.98%better than 51% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.39%better than 29% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.50%better than 55% of US places
Unemployment5.2%better than 37% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.4 in49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall9.5 inbetter than 61% of US places
Sunny Days260 daysbetter than 78% of US places
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 31% of US places
Comfortable Days73 daysbetter than 28% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk71.1better than 41% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 33% of US places
School Quality40.9better than 17% of US places
Violent Crime0/100kbetter than 93% of US places
Property Crime0/100kbetter than 94% of US places
Community
Population98351st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.621st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1234th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.2485th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4067th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)93.8%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.5%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.7%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability6.4/20better than 47% of US places
Airport Distance56 mibetter than 64% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.5%better than 40% of US places
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 6% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 88% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Drexel an affordable place to live?
- Drexel is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $51k, better than 29% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Drexel?
- The median home value in Drexel is $116k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Drexel?
- Median household income in Drexel is $59k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Drexel?
- Median gross rent in Drexel is $790 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Drexel safe?
- Drexel is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 0/100k (better than 93%). Property crime is 0/100k.
- What is the weather like in Drexel?
- Drexel averages 79°F in July and 30°F in January, with 41.4 in of annual precipitation and about 260 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Drexel?
- Public-school quality in Drexel is below average, scoring better than 17% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)