At a Glance
Median Income
$76,250
$37,232 per capita
Home Value
$110,800
Zillow: $259,910
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
16.2%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
21.0% smoking rate
How Drakesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Drakesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Drakesville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Drakesville residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,232. The unemployment rate stands at 16.2% (350% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 256 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Drakesville is $110,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,910. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
9.3% of adults in Drakesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Drakesville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population152
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density633/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans27.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$37,232
Unemployment16.2%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$407M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,800
Rent
Ownership96.5%
Zillow$259,910
Housing Units72
Rent Burden35.8%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation888 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband77.2%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Drakesville was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.