Waverly, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Jackson County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
4,153
Population
998/sq mi density
$49,519
Median Income
$31,620 per capita
$149,400
Home Value
$180,682 Zillow
$939
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
73
Violent Crime/100K
634 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,519 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,400 home value, $939/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Waverly experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 590 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 998/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1260°N, 82.9837°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in |
Waverly has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and November the driest (2.9").