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Waverly, IA

Founded 1853Bremer CountyElev. 278 m
Population
10,446
Median home
$215,200
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
6
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Waverly

With about 10,446 residents, Waverly is one of Iowa's notable places. Waverly was founded in 1853 and sits in Bremer County. The median age is 32.5 and the median household income is $78,429. Homes carry a median value of $215,200, and about 71% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (89.9%). Around 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
10,446
Median age
32.5
Median household income
$78,429
Per-capita income
$41,409
Poverty rate
11%
High-school grad or higher
94.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.9%
Unemployment
3.3%
Avg. commute
16.8 min
Work from home
10%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White89.9%
Hispanic or Latino3.2%
Black2.3%
Asian1.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts42%
Production, transportation & material moving18.5%
Sales & office17.6%
Service17.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$215,200
Median gross rent
$909/mo
Owner-occupied
71.2%
Median year built
1977
Households
3,759
Avg. household size
2.41

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Waverly has 6 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading77%
Math87%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Greenview Alternative SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Margaretta Carey Elementary SchoolElementary
Southeast Elementary SchoolElementary
West Cedar Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime13% above national
Waverly435
Iowa280
United States386
↓ 4% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime48% below national
Waverly1,011
Iowa1,487
United States1,952
↓ 34% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Waverly Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Waverly.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Bremer County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low
TornadoRelatively Low
Winter weatherRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Waverly is in Bremer County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Waverly was founded in 1853 and sits in Bremer County. Elevation ~278 m.

Map of Waverly
Waverly, IA
Where Waverly is
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Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Wartburg Teachers' SeminaryWaverly HouseBremer County Court HouseWaverly Municipal Hydroelectric PowerhouseThird Street Bridge (FHWA No. 012250)
Notable people from Waverly
Michael TalbottJohn SladekA. J. HinchBurton E. SweetClayton VetteRod RobertsG. Vernon BennettDennis WagnerAllan J. KuetheAric Anderson
People searches in Waverly
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Nearby cities
Cedar Falls (14 mi)Waterloo (17 mi)Mason (47 mi)Marshalltown (52 mi)Marion (65 mi)Cedar Rapids (66 mi)

Common questions

Waverly — frequently asked

What is the population of Waverly, Iowa?
Waverly has a population of about 10,446, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Waverly?
The median home value in Waverly is $215,200, and the median gross rent is $909/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Waverly safe? What is the crime rate?
Waverly Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 435 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Waverly face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Bremer County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Waverly?
Waverly has 6 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Waverly?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Waverly. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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