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Waverly, KY
City in Union County, Kentucky.
Population
403
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,508
ZIP codes
0
Waverly and its ZIP codes
Waverly at a glance
- Waverly is about 13 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
Local data for Waverly, KY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Waverly.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,675
5,284 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,276
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$153M
FY 2026, $11,208 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Waverly, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
725
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
13
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Waverly
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Breckinridge CenterCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.6 |
| MorganfieldCity | 5.9 mi | 2.8 |
| CorydonCity | 6.3 mi | 0.5 |
| UniontownCity | 7.8 mi | 0.9 |
| PooleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| SturgisCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| DixonCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| WheatcroftCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| HendersonCity | 16 mi | 16.9 |
| RobardsCity | 16 mi | 3 |
| AnthostonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| ClayCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Mount Vernon, INCity | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| SebreeCity | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| Old Shawneetown, ILVillage | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Shawneetown, ILCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waverly, KY in?
- Waverly is in Union County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Waverly, KY?
- About 403 people live in Waverly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waverly?
- Nearby places include Breckinridge Center (3.2 mi), Morganfield (5.9 mi), Corydon (6.3 mi), Uniontown (7.8 mi), Poole (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023