All Countries
Waverly, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Union County County
Waverly, KY
At a Glance
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)
Is Waverly a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Waverly residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,016. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 390 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waverly is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,309. Median rent is $773/month, with 13.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Waverly reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,125/100K.
Education
8.4% of adults in Waverly hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waverly has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.