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Drexel, NC

Drexel, NC.

Population: 487 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Drexel, NC is $198,600. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, lightning, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$198,600

Median home value

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$198,600
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Hallyburton Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, inlandFlooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 55% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Cowpens National Battlefield (42 mi)
National parks include
Cowpens National Battlefield, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Clyde Valley Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
18
Hospitals include
RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ATRIUM HEALTH CLEVELAND, CAROMONT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
25.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,275
Households with broadband internet
56.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,068
Average weekly wage
$866
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
422

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

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Common questions

What is the median home value in Drexel, NC?
$198,600.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Drexel, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, inlandFlooding, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Drexel, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 55% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Drexel, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Drexel, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Drexel, NC?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Drexel, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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