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Waverly, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Sangamon County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,456
Population
1,400/sq mi density
$55,882
Median Income
$30,262 per capita
$97,600
Home Value
$112,031 Zillow
$753
Median Rent
24.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,882 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,600 home value, $753/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Waverly experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 16.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5926°N, 89.9528°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sangamon County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Louis Regional (ALN) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in |
Waverly has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.7").