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Waverly, KS
City in Coffey County, Kansas.
Population
625
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
853
ZIP codes
0
Waverly and its ZIP codes
Waverly at a glance
- Waverly is about 24 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,893, 5% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,400 (53% below Kansas) and median rent is $921 a month.
Local data for Waverly, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waverly, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,893
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$102,400
Median rent
$921/mo
Homeownership
74.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (130), Irish Americans (128), Scottish Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Coffey County. PPP loans are for Waverly.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,751
3,448 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,553
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$73.2M
FY 2026, $8,758 per person
How people get to work
Waverly, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.5%
- Carpooled18.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waverly, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
550
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
10
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 20°F
38.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waverly, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Waverly
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MelvernCity | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| WilliamsburgCity | 9.4 mi | 1 |
| HarrisCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.4 |
| OlivetCity | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| New StrawnCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| QuenemoCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| LeboCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| LyndonCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| BurlingtonCity | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| WestphaliaCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| PomonaCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| VassarCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.9 |
| Mont IdaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| RichmondCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| PrincetonCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| HartfordCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waverly, KS in?
- Waverly is in Coffey County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Waverly, KS?
- About 625 people live in Waverly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waverly?
- Nearby places include Melvern (7.8 mi), Williamsburg (9.4 mi), Harris (9.8 mi), Olivet (9.9 mi), New Strawn (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023