Waverly, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Lancaster County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
4,363
Population
1,774/sq mi density
$110,000
Median Income
$39,533 per capita
$290,000
Home Value
$352,957 Zillow
$972
Median Rent
14.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$290,000 home value, $972/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Waverly experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The area receives 26.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,123 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,774/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9117°N, 96.5338°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lancaster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in |
Waverly has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.9").