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Waverly, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Humphreys County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,278 Population 489/sq mi density
$45,600 Median Income $33,974 per capita
$164,700 Home Value $232,036 Zillow
$841 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
98 Violent Crime/100K 1,470 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$45,600 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$164,700 home value, $841/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Waverly enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation641 ft (195 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²)
Population Density489/sq mi
Coordinates36.0939°N, 87.7847°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHumphreys County County
Nearest AirportMaury County Regional (MRC)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.71"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.1 / 100
Community Resilience48.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 4, 2025.

Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 139 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 149 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 143 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 148 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 149 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 140 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 145 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 137 km
May 16, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.3 148 km
May 31, 2022 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.2 144 km
Apr 8, 1998 2 km NNW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.2 144 km
Mar 19, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.2 149 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 116 km
Apr 7, 2014 8 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 147 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 138 km
May 27, 1995 11 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.0 148 km
Jul 7, 2001 7 km E of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.0 147 km
May 1, 2015 southeastern Missouri M2.9 147 km
Jun 25, 2014 8 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M2.9 146 km
May 11, 1998 5 km NW of Bardwell, Kentucky M2.9 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

489 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 67 fatalities, 1,363 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 100 km 3
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 92 km 2
May 5, 1999 EF4 60 km 3
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 82 km 1
May 7, 1971 EF4 90 km 3
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 71 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 75 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 90 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 84 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 89 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 60 km 4
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 75 km 5
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 94 km 7
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 100 km 1
May 11, 2003 EF3 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 48 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 86 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 85 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 65 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 71 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 91 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 63 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 61 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 61 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 77 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 76 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.6 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.4 in

Waverly has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (3.3").

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