At a Glance
Median Income
$22,407
$14,911 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
Zillow: $74,213
Median Rent
$687/mo
37.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
68.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
28.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
53.0%
26.9% smoking rate
How Drew Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Drew's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Drew a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Drew residents earn a median household income of $22,407 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,911. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 535 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Drew is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $74,213. Median rent is $687/month, with 37.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
13.1% of adults in Drew hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
68.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Drew has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,186
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,952/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$22,407
Per Capita$14,911
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty28.2%
County GDP$863M
Avg Weekly Wage$789
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$687
Ownership46.0%
Zillow$74,213
Housing Units896
Rent Burden37.7%
Health
Obesity53.0%
Diabetes21.3%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death18,895/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain54.0 in/yr
Elevation138 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+68.1%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score3.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 67%
Commute19 min
Broadband64.6%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Drew was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (84 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.