The Town FilesDrexel, Missouri
City in Cass County · population 968 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $155,100
- Household income
- $54,519
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 33.6
Drexel is a city of 968 people in Cass County, Missouri. The median home is worth $155,100, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks quieter than 92% of Missouri towns, easier by car than 86% of Missouri towns, better for families than 78% of Missouri towns.
How Drexel ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Drexel is worth $155,100, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $54,519, which is more affordable than 47% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $845 a month. 67.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Drexel | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,100 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $845 | $855 |
| Median household income | $54,519 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 67.8% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Drexel
| People | Drexel | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.8% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 28.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 11.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 37.5 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.2% | 88.7% |
Weather in Drexel
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 41.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.9 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 107 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Drexel since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 4, 1977 about 5.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 18 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 8, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 5, 2003.
Severe weather in Cass County since 1996
Cass County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1961: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 3, 2011 | Severe Storm | EM-3317: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 17, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1934: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Cass County
Cass County had 30,655 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,331 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Drexel itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in Drexel
2 public schools with 274 students, about 9.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DREXEL HIGH | 6-12 | 139 | 9.3 |
| DREXEL ELEM. | K-5 | 135 | 9.6 |
Towns near Drexel
- Louisburg, KS9.2 mi · 4,969 people · home $269,500
- Linn Valley, KS10.4 mi · 956 people · home $144,900
- Cleveland, MO12.2 mi · 650 people · home $296,800
- La Cygne, KS13.6 mi · 1,050 people · home $150,900
- Archie, MO13.8 mi · 1,268 people · home $192,600
- Paola, KS14.9 mi · 5,768 people · home $210,800
- Adrian, MO15.9 mi · 1,730 people · home $159,500
- Harrisonville, MO17.1 mi · 10,121 people · home $209,200
Drexel questions
Is Drexel, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Drexel scores better for retirees than 70% of Missouri towns and quieter than 92%. 16.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.6).
How much does a house cost in Drexel?
The median owner-occupied home in Drexel is valued at $155,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,519, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $845 a month.
What is the weather like in Drexel?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.4 inches of precipitation a year and 8.9 inches of snow.
Does Drexel get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Drexel since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 4, 1977. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- 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)