Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Waverly is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,456. Residents earn $55,882 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Waverly receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Waverly offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Waverly is $55,882, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Waverly is $97,600, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $753 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Waverly is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 393 per 100,000, 80% below the national average.
19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Waverly experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches, including 16.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,882 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,262 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,334 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,001 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,970 |
| County GDP | $15,669M |
| Restaurants | 544 |
| Healthcare | 489 |
| Retail | 672 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,281 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.46% |
| Commute Time | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Census Median | $97,600 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $112,031 |
| Census Median Rent | $753 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,281 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.46% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,880/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 489 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 393.4/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 78.7/100K |
| Theft | 236.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 78.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.4 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5926°N, 89.9528°W |
| County FIPS | 17167 |
Winner: Republican by 5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.9% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,400/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 489 |
| Restaurants | 544 |
| Retail Stores | 672 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |