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Waverly, MO

Missouri

Waverly is a small town in Missouri with a population of 854. Residents earn $48,000 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
854 Population 678/sq mi density
$48,000 Median Income $24,058 per capita
$107,500 Home Value $195,810 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
480 Violent Crime/100K 240 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$48,000 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,500 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
480 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,000
36% lower than US avg
Home Value $107,500
62% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 480/100K
26% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.0%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $835
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.1%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.5%
56% lower than US avg

How Waverly Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population854
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density678/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,000
Per Capita$24,058
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty5.5%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,500
Rent$835
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$195,810
Housing Units364
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

F
Violent480/100K
Property240/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault480/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Uninsured10.7%
Smoking17.3%
Depression25.6%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation820 ft (250 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.2%

Is Waverly a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Waverly receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Waverly offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Waverly is $48,000, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Waverly is $107,500, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $835 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 480 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 240 per 100,000, 88% below the national average.

Education

15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Waverly has a population of 854 with a density of 678 people per square mile. The median age is 39.4 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 4.4% Black.

Population

854
Total Population
678
People / sq mi
39.4yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Waverly vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.6%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.4%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Waverly vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Waverly is $48,000, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Waverly vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,000
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,058

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.5%
56% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.0 min
Drive Alone76.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Waverly is $107,500, 62% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $835 (28% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $195,810.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,500
62% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$195,810
Median List Price$120,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$120,000
$/Sq Ft$119
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops14.3%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$835
28% below US avg
Rent Burden22.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied53.9%
Housing Units364
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

In Waverly, 37.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.7% of residents lack health insurance. 17.3% are current smokers. 25.6% report depression. 29.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Waverly vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.1%
16% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.8%
Asthma10.4%
COPD7.2%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.3%
24% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity29.0%
Depression25.6%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress13.8%
Short Sleep39.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.1%
Uninsured10.7%
24% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.9%
Dental Visits58.7%

Food & Exercise

Waverly has a violent crime rate of 480 per 100,000 residents, 26% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 240 per 100,000 (88% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Waverly vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent479.6/100K
26% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault479.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property239.8/100K
88% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft239.8/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson119.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 90.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.0%
55% below US avg
High School+90.4%
Graduate Degree+4.0%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density678/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.2%
Alt Fuel Stations1

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.0 min
Drive Alone76.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.6%

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