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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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,114 ft (340 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density723/sq mi
Coordinates38.3958°N, 95.6051°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCoffey County County
Nearest AirportTopeka Regional (FOE)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.6 / 100
Community Resilience81.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.5 on May 15, 2025.

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 100 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 131 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 131 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 124 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 143 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 132 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 130 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 129 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 112 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 107 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 121 km
Mar 22, 2020 2 km WNW of Hope, Kansas M3.1 134 km
Jan 29, 2020 9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas M3.1 115 km
May 7, 2021 4 km NE of Hope, Kansas M3.1 129 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 111 km
Jul 24, 2001 2 km NW of Augusta, Kansas M3.0 145 km
Apr 10, 2020 4 km SE of Marion, Kansas M2.8 120 km
Jan 22, 2023 7 km SW of Woodbine, Kansas M2.8 130 km
Feb 8, 2021 6 km NE of Hope, Kansas M2.8 129 km
Jan 29, 2020 11 km SSE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.8 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

560 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 94 fatalities, 1,191 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 64 km 16
May 20, 1957 EF5 11 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 53 km 0
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 53 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 54 km 6
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 94 km 1
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 41 km 3
May 19, 1960 EF4 92 km 1
May 22, 1952 EF4 73 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 88 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 37 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF3 73 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 82 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 61 km 1
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 70 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 49 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 92 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RD 80 (63,061 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 RD 80 63,061 73 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 83 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 91 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 88 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 79 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 67 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 93 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 70 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 69 km
2018 18-85 14,632 85 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 70 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 74 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 71 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 86 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 87 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 75 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,678 84 km
2018 ROCK WALL 8,468 91 km
2018 190 AND YY RD 7,919 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.5 in

Waverly has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.0").

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