Waverly, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Deuel County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
21 Population 21/sq mi density
$29,196 Median Income $37,048 per capita
$83,200 Home Value $538,150 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$29,196 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,200 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Waverly, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,196
61% below
$37,048 per capita
Home Value
$83,200
70% below
Zillow: $538,150
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Waverly Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Waverly's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
39%
Home Value
30%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waverly a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waverly residents earn a median household income of $29,196 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,048. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 200 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waverly is $83,200 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $538,150. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

0.0% of adults in Waverly hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waverly has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population21
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female91% / 10%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$29,196
Per Capita$37,048
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$553M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$538,150
Housing Units26
Rent Burden21.4%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,408/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain22.7 in/yr
Elevation1,989 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Waverly was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.