Ohio
Waverly is a small town in Ohio with a population of 4,153. Residents earn $49,519 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Waverly receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Waverly offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Waverly is $49,519, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Waverly is $149,400, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $939 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Waverly is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 70 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,619 per 100,000, 34% above the national average.
22.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Waverly experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches, including 11.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.8% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,519 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,620 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $882 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,156 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 755 |
| County GDP | $1,314M |
| Restaurants | 59 |
| Healthcare | 85 |
| Retail | 121 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,048 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.04% |
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |
| Census Median | $149,400 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $169,531 |
| Census Median Rent | $939 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 50.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,048 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.04% |
| Obesity | 42.7% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.8% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 10.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.6% |
| Depression | 31.0% |
| Mental Distress | 22.4% |
| Physical Distress | 16.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 13,453/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 46.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 85 |
| Total Violent | 69.5/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 69.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,618.8/100K |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 139.1/100K |
| Theft | 2,410.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 69.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.6 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 590 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 998/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1260°N, 82.9837°W |
| County FIPS | 39079 |
Winner: Republican by 58.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 998/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 85 |
| Restaurants | 59 |
| Retail Stores | 121 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |