Drexel is a small town of 983 in Missouri, with a median household income of $59,375
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Drexel stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Drexel is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Drexel city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.3
Drexel's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Drexel costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Drexel, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$116,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$790
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Drexel's violent crime rate is 190.0 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
190.0 /100k
Property Crime
1028.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Drexel is served primarily by DREXEL R-IV.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Drexel, MO
National Avg
School District
DREXEL R-IV
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Drexel sees average highs of 39.7°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 41.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.4 inches of snow per year.
Drexel's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Drexel roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $116,400 and median rent is $790/month.
Drexel's violent crime rate is 190.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1028.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Drexel are operated by DREXEL R-IV.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1. 12.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Drexel, MO has a population of 983, a median household income of $59,375, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Drexel averages 39.7°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.4 inches
with about 8.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Drexel, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64742.
The population of Drexel, Missouri is 983 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Drexel: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $116,400, median household income $59,375, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Drexel side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
