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Waverly, IA
City in Bremer County, Iowa.
Population
10,494
Land area
11.3sq mi
People per sq mi
932
ZIP codes
0
Waverly and its ZIP codes
Waverly at a glance
- Waverly is about 16 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 40th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $80,284, 7% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $223,300 (7% above Iowa) and median rent is $1,057 a month.
Local data for Waverly, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waverly, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,284
Poverty rate
10.9%
Median home value
$223,300
Median rent
$1,057/mo
Homeownership
69.0%
Bachelor's or higher
44.1%
Median age
32.8
Average commute
17.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,238), Irish Americans (1,343), Norwegian Americans (561).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bremer County. PPP loans are for Waverly.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,979
9,525 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,726
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$184M
FY 2026, $7,362 per person
How people get to work
Waverly, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.2%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.7%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waverly, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
502
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
107
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 11°F
36.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waverly, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Waverly
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JanesvilleCity | 5.3 mi | 1.4 |
| Shell RockCity | 5.7 mi | 1.6 |
| DenverCity | 8.1 mi | 1.7 |
| PlainfieldCity | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| ClarksvilleCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| TripoliCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| ReadlynCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| New HartfordCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| FrederikaCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Cedar FallsCity | 14 mi | 29.4 |
| NashuaCity | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| AllisonCity | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| WaterlooCity | 17 mi | 61.6 |
| StoutCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| ParkersburgCity | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| DunkertonCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waverly, IA in?
- Waverly is in Bremer County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Waverly, IA?
- About 10,494 people live in Waverly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waverly?
- Nearby places include Janesville (5.3 mi), Shell Rock (5.7 mi), Denver (8.1 mi), Plainfield (8.9 mi), Clarksville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023