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Waverly, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Deuel County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
21 Population 21/sq mi density
$29,196 Median Income $37,048 per capita
$83,200 Home Value $538,150 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
262 Violent Crime/100K 2,215 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
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
Violent Crime
262/100K
31% below
2,215/100K property
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
42°F
276 sunny days/yr

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%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waverly a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
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.

Safety & Crime

Waverly reports 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,215/100K.

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 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population21
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female91% / 10%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans21.0%

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%

Crime

F
Violent262/100K
Property2,215/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain27.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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%
Broadband19.0%
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.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.