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Waverly, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Lee County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
312 Population 113/sq mi density
$79,375 Median Income $40,138 per capita
$324,000 Home Value $380,080 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
211 Violent Crime/100K 2,763 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$79,375 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$324,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
211 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Waverly enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation718 ft (219 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates32.7301°N, 85.5710°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLee County County
Nearest AirportAuburn University Regional (AUO)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.73"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.7 / 100
Community Resilience52.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 14, 2011.

Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 141 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 143 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 141 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 139 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 130 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 143 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 49 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 117 km
Aug 28, 2004 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama M2.8 141 km
Sep 14, 2011 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama M2.6 139 km
May 28, 2004 2 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.6 136 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 86 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 92 km
Sep 14, 2011 4 km ESE of Trussville, Alabama M2.5 134 km
May 26, 2004 3 km NNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.5 135 km
Mar 17, 2009 5 km W of Ragland, Alabama M2.5 128 km
Oct 6, 2003 11 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.5 93 km
Jan 4, 2008 14 km N of Hollins, Alabama M2.5 77 km
May 11, 1998 2 km SSE of Glencoe, Alabama M2.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 267 km
2020 Sally Category 2 276 km
2018 Michael Category 4 170 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 270 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 249 km
1998 Earl Category 1 293 km
1995 Opal Category 3 112 km
1995 Erin Category 1 299 km
1985 Kate Category 1 238 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

511 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 76 fatalities, 1,284 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 68 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 33 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 60 km 7
May 1, 1953 EF4 64 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 96 km 3
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
Feb 17, 2008 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 92 km 0
May 3, 1984 EF3 87 km 5
Dec 3, 1983 EF3 98 km 2
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 56 km 2
Nov 25, 1979 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 48 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 97 km 0
Jan 26, 1974 EF3 46 km 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 19, 1970 EF3 36 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 13,987 58 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 62 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 62 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,753 74 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 58 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,600 75 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,442 74 km
2004 UNNAMED 5,397 83 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 74 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 82 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,733 74 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,694 76 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 73 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 80 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 53 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,305 68 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 81 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 54 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,210 84 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 62°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.5 in

Waverly has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.0").

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