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Waverly, MO
City in Lafayette County, Missouri.
Population
901
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
714
ZIP codes
0
Waverly and its ZIP codes
Waverly at a glance
- Waverly is about 7.9 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,969 a year, 32% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,700 (49% below Missouri) and median rent is $910 a month.
Local data for Waverly, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waverly, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,969
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$117,700
Median rent
$910/mo
Homeownership
54.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (227), Mexican Americans (59), Irish Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafayette County. PPP loans are for Waverly.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,938
8,754 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,390
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$215M
FY 2026, $6,507 per person
How people get to work
Waverly, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.8%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waverly, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
482
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 20°F
40.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waverly, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Waverly
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Grand PassVillage | 4 mi | 0.1 |
| BlackburnCity | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| AlmaCity | 7.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Malta BendTown | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount LeonardTown | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| DoverTown | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| CorderCity | 9.8 mi | 0.4 |
| NorborneCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| CarrolltonCity | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| ConcordiaCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| AullvilleVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| EmmaCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| HigginsvilleCity | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| HardinCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| MiamiCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| BogardCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waverly, MO in?
- Waverly is in Lafayette County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Waverly, MO?
- About 901 people live in Waverly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waverly?
- Nearby places include Grand Pass (4 mi), Blackburn (7.3 mi), Alma (7.7 mi), Malta Bend (8.4 mi), Mount Leonard (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023