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Waverly, WV
Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia.
Population
361
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
239
ZIP codes
0
Waverly and its ZIP codes
Waverly at a glance
- Waverly is about 3.2 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Waverly, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wood County. PPP loans are for Waverly.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,805
35,119 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,570
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$679M
FY 2026, $8,051 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Waverly, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
566
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
184
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 24°F
42.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waverly, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Waverly
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Reno, OHCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.8 |
| WilliamstownCity | 5.6 mi | 1.5 |
| BoazCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.6 |
| North HillsTown | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| BelmontCity | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Marietta, OHCity | 7.6 mi | 8.4 |
| ViennaCity | 8.2 mi | 4 |
| Newport, OHCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.6 |
| KanawhaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| Devola, OHCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.1 |
| ParkersburgCity | 11 mi | 11.8 |
| St. MarysCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| Belpre, OHCity | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| MineralwellsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| BlennerhassettCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5 |
| NewarkCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waverly, WV in?
- Waverly is in Wood County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Waverly, WV?
- About 361 people live in Waverly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waverly?
- Nearby places include Reno, OH (2.9 mi), Williamstown (5.6 mi), Boaz (6.1 mi), North Hills (7 mi), Belmont (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023