Drexel, North Carolina
Drexel is a town of 2,146 people in Burke County, North Carolina.
Why visit Drexel
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 5 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hunting Creek Railroad Bridge, McGalliard Falls, Jean-Pierre Auguste Dalmas House and Valdese Elementary School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Drexel
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Drexel
Drexel is a town in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Drexel had a population of 1,760. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Drexel, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Hunting Creek Railroad Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Bridge located at Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina
Museums and landmarks2
Jean-Pierre Auguste Dalmas House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Valdese Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic school building in North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
Bud's Korner Kitchen
Restaurant · 0.8 mi
3186 US 70, Morganton
Mo-Fr 05:30-14:00; Sa 05:30-11:00
El Patron Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · 0.8 mi
906 South Main Street, Valdese
Churches and places of worship11
Waldensian Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Healthcare2
Map of Drexel
43 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 28°F | 4.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 30°F | 3.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 37°F | 4.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 45°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 54°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 58°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 46°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 35°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 30°F | 4.7 in | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Morganton Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Burke County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2021-03-03: Tropical Storm Eta (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Foothills Regional Airport (MRN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Morganton 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Connelly Springs 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Cajah's Mountain 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Lenoir 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Hickory 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Bethlehem 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Newton 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Conover 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Claremont 26 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Lincolnton 28 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Drexel-Town-Hall-nc, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 4.0
- US 70-NC 114 Drexel, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hunting-Creek-Bridge, Tonyleeglenn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jean-Pierre Auguste Dalmas House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Waldensian Presbyterian Church, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Valdese Old Rock School-Old Valdese Elementary School, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McGalliard Falls, KatieMacSC, CC BY-SA 4.0
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