Waverly, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

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

54°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr

480 Violent Crime/100K 240 property/100K

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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

480 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)

Education

2.2 / 5.0

15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Waverly experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.9°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	820 ft (250 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density	678/sq mi
Coordinates	39.2095°N, 93.5177°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Sedalia Regional (DMO) 39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 4.6"

Wettest Month (May) 4.72"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

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	27°F (-3°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	32°F (0°C)	1.3 in	Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.7 in
May	65°F (18°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.4 in
July	78°F (25°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.7 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.5 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.7 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	1.9 in

Waverly has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.3").

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