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Drexel, MO
City in Cass County, Missouri.
Population
924
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
339
ZIP codes
0
Drexel and its ZIP codes
Drexel at a glance
- Drexel is about 3.8 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,519 a year, 23% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,100 (33% below Missouri) and median rent is $845 a month.
Local data for Drexel, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Drexel, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,519
Poverty rate
5.1%
Median home value
$155,100
Median rent
$845/mo
Homeownership
67.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
33.6
Average commute
37.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (116), Irish Americans (48), Scottish Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cass County. PPP loans are for Drexel.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,179
31,431 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,709
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$677M
FY 2026, $6,280 per person
How people get to work
Drexel, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 37.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Drexel, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
771
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
102
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 19°F
41.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Drexel, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Drexel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MerwinVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Louisburg, KSCity | 9.9 mi | 4.9 |
| FreemanCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| AmsterdamCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| West LineVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Linn Valley, KSCity | 11 mi | 3 |
| Lake AnnetteCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Somerset, KSCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| ClevelandCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| La Cygne, KSCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| ArchieCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Fontana, KSCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| AdrianCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Paola, KSCity | 16 mi | 5.3 |
| Bucyrus, KSCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2 |
| AmoretCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Drexel, MO in?
- Drexel is in Cass County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Drexel, MO?
- About 924 people live in Drexel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Drexel?
- Nearby places include Merwin (6.4 mi), Louisburg, KS (9.9 mi), Freeman (10 mi), Amsterdam (10 mi), West Line (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023