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Waverly, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Coffey County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
528 Population 723/sq mi density
$58,958 Median Income $28,534 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $212,266 Zillow
$935 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$58,958 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $935/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Waverly, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,958
22% below
$28,534 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
70% below
Zillow: $212,266
Median Rent
$935/mo
20% below
20.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
211% above
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Waverly Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Waverly's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
30%
Rent
80%
Poverty
113%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
311%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waverly a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waverly residents earn a median household income of $58,958 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,534. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 260 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waverly is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,266. Median rent is $935/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Safety & Crime

Waverly reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

13.5% of adults in Waverly hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waverly has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population528
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density723/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,958
Per Capita$28,534
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$928M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$935
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$212,266
Housing Units254
Rent Burden20.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,566/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,114 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Waverly was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.