Drexel, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan · City

3.2 Good / 5.0
1,659 Population
$43,691 Median Income
$58,700 Home Value
$942 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
37.8 yrs Median Age
13.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.2
Overall
2.6
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.1
Education

People

Population1,659
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density761/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupBlack 61.1%

Economy

2.6/5
Median Income$43,691
Per Capita Income$20,683
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty Rate13.0%
County GDP$40,097M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$58,700
Zillow Value$60,462
Median Rent$942
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,092

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes15.5%
Depression27.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Jan / Jul28° / 76°
Rain42 in/yr
Snow12 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.1/5
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+78.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.90
Libraries (County)27

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute24 min
Work From Home12.3%
BroadbandN/A

How Drexel Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$43,691
Home Value$58,700
Median Rent$942
Poverty Rate13.0%
Bachelor's Degree+13.8%
Unemployment8.1%
Avg Temperature53.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,659
Population Density761 per sq mi
Median Age37.8 years
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 37.8% Black 61.1% Hispanic 0.2% Other 0.9%
White37.8%
Black or African American61.1%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races0.9%

Language

English Only99.4%
Spanish Speakers0.6%
English 99.4% Spanish 0.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability21.9%
Health Insurance85.9%

Income

42% below avg
Median Household Income$43,691
Per Capita Income$20,683
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,182
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$67,779

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate8.1%
Poverty Rate13.0%
Total Establishments (County)13,276
County GDP$40,097M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,139
Healthcare Facilities1,605
Retail Stores1,494
Manufacturing615
Total Establishments13,276

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,139 Healthcare 1,605 Retail 1,494 Manufacturing 615

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$67,779
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,777

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time23.7 min
Work From Home12.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

79% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$58,700
Zillow Home Value Index$60,462

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied50.4%

Rental Costs

19% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$942

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedroom$1,092
3 Bedroom$1,388
4 Bedroom$1,550

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,777
Effective Tax Rate (est.)11.55%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes15.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
High Blood Pressure37.4%
Asthma13.4%
COPD9.8%
Stroke4.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.8%
Physical Inactivity37.0%
Depression27.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)22.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage85.9%
Regular Checkup78.7%
Premature Death Rate12,141 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.2 / 10
Exercise Access93.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,605
Restaurants (County)1,139

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)62

Temperature

28°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Average53.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation41.7 in
Annual Snowfall12.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation946 ft (288 m)
Land Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density761 per sq mi
Latitude39.7382°
Longitude-84.2930°
County FIPS39113

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.3%
D 49.8%

Democrat +0.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.8%
High School+78.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.90

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density761 per sq mi
Land Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)27

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)62

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