WaverlyIL
A town of 1,375. A typical home worth about $122K.
What makes Waverly stand out
The 3 things Waverly does most differently from other towns.
1,375 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Waverly’s report card
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Local news
All →- Varsity Girls Volleyball - Part 1 Waverly High School Co-Op - South County - 10/17/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 28
- Waverly vs Tri-City - Girls Varsity Basketball 12/03/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 27
- Varsity Girls Volleyball - Part 2 Waverly High School Co-Op - South County - 10/16/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 16
Upcoming events
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The data
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A typical Waverly home is worth about $122K
The typical Waverly home is worth about $122,000, up 1.6% in a year, 59% below the Illinois typical home.
Typical home value
Waverly’s public schools outperform 25% of Illinois districts
The public schools Waverly’s kids attend trail 75% of Illinois’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Elementary School | PK–6 | 182 | C+ |
| Waverly Jr/Sr High School | 7–12 | 147 | B− |
Most working residents commute out of Waverly
Most working residents leave Waverly for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Springfield (29%), Jacksonville (15%) and Franklin (4%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Waverly has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 37% of U.S. towns
Waverly beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Waverly | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.4% | 10.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| More smokers | 15.9% | 12.1% |
High risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.
0% of Waverly is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Public Square | — | 6 |
94% of working residents leave Waverly for work
Where Waverly’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Waverly
City in Illinois, United States
Waverly, founded in 1836, is the second largest city in Morgan County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,194 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area. The town was named after the Waverley novels of Sir Walter Scott.
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- Population
- 1,194
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 678 ft
- ZIP code
- 62692