South Dakota
Waverly is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 21. Residents earn $29,196 per year, which is 61% below the national average.
Based on current data, Waverly receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Waverly stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Waverly is $29,196, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
The median home value in Waverly is $83,200, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Waverly has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches, including 60.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $29,196 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,048 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,023 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,094 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 200 |
| County GDP | $553M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,600 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.33% |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
| Census Median | $83,200 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,600 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.33% |
| Insurance Rate | 42.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,408/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 51.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.5 inches |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 60.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,989 ft (606 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9987°N, 96.9741°W |
| County FIPS | 46039 |
Winner: Republican by 51.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 21.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 16 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |