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Waverly, OH

Village in Pike County, Ohio.

Population

4,127

Land area

4.2sq mi

People per sq mi

991

ZIP codes

0

Waverly and its ZIP codes

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Waverly at a glance

  • Waverly is about 3.4 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
  • The median household income is $55,172, 23% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,900 (21% below Ohio) and median rent is $976 a month.

Local data for Waverly, OH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Waverly, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$55,172

Poverty rate

15.3%

Median home value

$168,900

Median rent

$976/mo

Homeownership

51.2%

Bachelor's or higher

23.4%

Median age

50.6

Average commute

21.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (695), Irish Americans (431), Scottish Americans (201).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pike County. PPP loans are for Waverly.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Aug 2026, -1.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,949

10,637 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,649

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$574M

FY 2026, $21,190 per person

Pike County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Waverly, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.8%
  • Carpooled6.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home10.7%

Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Waverly, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

395

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

75

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 22°F

43.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Waverly, OH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.5%

U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts

Diabetes

17.2%

U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts

Smoking

19.9%

U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.3%

U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts

Cities near Waverly

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PiketonVillage4.5 mi2.5
MassievilleCensus-designated place9.6 mi1.9
Richmond DaleCensus-designated place11 mi0.5
BeaverVillage11 mi0.4
StockdaleCensus-designated place13 mi0.5
BournevilleCensus-designated place15 mi0.5
ChillicotheCity15 mi10.5
JacksonCity17 mi9.1
BainbridgeVillage17 mi0.5
LucasvilleCensus-designated place17 mi3.5
MinfordCensus-designated place19 mi1.7
ClarktownCensus-designated place19 mi2
RardenVillage20 mi0.2
CynthianaCensus-designated place20 mi0
CoaltonVillage20 mi0.6
McDermottCensus-designated place20 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Waverly, OH in?
Waverly is in Pike County, Ohio.
What is the population of Waverly, OH?
About 4,127 people live in Waverly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Waverly?
Nearby places include Piketon (4.5 mi), Massieville (9.6 mi), Richmond Dale (11 mi), Beaver (11 mi), Stockdale (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023