Tennessee
Waverly is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 4,278. Residents earn $45,600 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Waverly receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Waverly has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Waverly is $45,600, 39% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.4%, unemployment is notably high. 9.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Waverly is $164,700, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $841 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Waverly is below the national average at 169 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,572 per 100,000, near the national average.
20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Waverly enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,600 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,974 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,174 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,241 |
| Unemployment | 10.4% |
| 189% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 431 |
| County GDP | $1,138M |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Healthcare | 31 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,944 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.79% |
| Commute Time | 35.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $164,700 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $232,036 |
| Census Median Rent | $841 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,944 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.79% |
| Obesity | 42.7% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 9.6% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.2% |
| Depression | 32.1% |
| Mental Distress | 22.7% |
| Physical Distress | 16.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 13,926/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Total Violent | 169.3/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 72.6/100K |
| Robbery | 24.2/100K |
| Assault | 72.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,572.0/100K |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 338.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,185.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 48.4/100K |
| Arson | 24.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 641 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 489/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0939°N, 87.7847°W |
| County FIPS | 47085 |
Winner: Republican by 56.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.5% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 489/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 35.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |