Waverly is a small town of 526 in Kansas, with a median household income of $63,958
and a 5.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Waverly stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Waverly is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Waverly city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 87.0
Waverly's overall cost of living index is 87.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Waverly costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Waverly, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$87,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$808
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,958
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Waverly's violent crime rate is 73.4 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
73.4 /100k
Property Crime
183.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Waverly is served primarily by Lebo-Waverly.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Waverly, KS
National Avg
School District
Lebo-Waverly
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Waverly sees average highs of 40.9°F in January
and 90.3°F in July,
with 39.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.5 inches of snow per year.
Waverly's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Waverly roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $87,700 and median rent is $808/month.
Waverly's violent crime rate is 73.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 183.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Waverly are operated by Lebo-Waverly.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 16.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Waverly, KS has a population of 526, a median household income of $63,958, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Waverly averages 40.9°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.0 inches
with about 12.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Waverly, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66871.
The population of Waverly, Kansas is 526 with a median age of 43.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Waverly: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $87,700, median household income $63,958, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Waverly side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.