Waverly, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
854 Population 678/sq mi density
$48,000 Median Income $24,058 per capita
$107,500 Home Value $206,922 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$48,000 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,500 home value, $835/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% 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 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density678/sq mi
Coordinates39.2095°N, 93.5177°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 12.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 92 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 88 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 143 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 103 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 144 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 96 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

422 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 287 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 98 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 83 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 67 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 67 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 90 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 67 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 62 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 68 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 90 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 33 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 99 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 61 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 65 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 42 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 99 km
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 93 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in

Waverly has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.4").

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