The Town FilesDrew, Mississippi
City in Sunflower County · population 1,852 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $66,300
- Household income
- $23,973
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 36.6
Drew is a city of 1,852 people in Sunflower County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $66,300, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better transit than 98% of Mississippi towns, quieter than 89% of Mississippi towns, better for young professionals than 78% of Mississippi towns.
How Drew ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Drew is worth $66,300, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $23,973, which is more affordable than 56% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $704 a month. 44.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Drew | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $66,300 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $704 | $820 |
| Median household income | $23,973 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 44.1% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Drew
| People | Drew | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.7% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.2% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 34.6% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 2.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 67.8% | 83.3% |
Weather in Drew
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 32.9°F. About 54.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 51 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Drew since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 19, 1988 about 6.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 111 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 11, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 7, 2006.
Severe weather in Sunflower County since 1996
Sunflower County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| April 16, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4536: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Sunflower County
Sunflower County had 8,222 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,018 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Drew itself the ACS puts it at 13.7%.
Public schools in Drew
2 public schools with 282 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| A W JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 203 | 11.3 |
| DREW HUNTER MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 79 | 11.3 |
Towns near Drew
- Ruleville, MS6.0 mi · 2,642 people · home $85,000
- Renova, MS11.3 mi · 676 people · home $105,700
- Cleveland, MS12.3 mi · 11,199 people · home $159,300
- Mound Bayou, MS12.3 mi · 1,534 people · home $65,700
- Boyle, MS13.3 mi · 532 people · home —
- Tutwiler, MS15.4 mi · 2,476 people · home $58,900
- Shelby, MS16.6 mi · 2,021 people · home $90,400
- Sunflower, MS18.4 mi · 964 people · home $77,600
Drew questions
Is Drew, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Drew scores better for retirees than 42% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 89%. 16.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.6).
How much does a house cost in Drew?
The median owner-occupied home in Drew is valued at $66,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $23,973, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $704 a month.
What is the weather like in Drew?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 32.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Drew get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Drew since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 19, 1988. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)