Waverly is a home rule-class city in Union County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Waverly had a population of 311. Founded in 1870, the city was named for founder Hugh McElroy's nephew.

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Town numbers

ZIP code42462

Area code270

Living in Waverly

Housing in Waverly

$165K▼ 1.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Waverly home is worth about $165,000, down 1.6% in a year, 29% below the Kentucky typical home.

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Work & commute in Waverly

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Most working residents leave Waverly for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Morganfield (24%), Henderson (13%) and Evansville (4%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Morganfield

24%

Henderson

13%

Evansville, IN

Owensboro

0%Work in townlive and work in Waverly 14 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 8Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Waverly

Compared with Kentucky

2worse than KY

of 5 measures CDC estimates. The other 3 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 0 close Habits all close Care 1▼ 2 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

23.5%More older adults who have lost all their teethKY 18.9% · worse 50.5%Fewer adults seeing a dentistKY 58.1% · worse

Care nearby

Methodist Hospital Union CountyMorganfield · 9.1 mi · ER · rural critical access

Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc. Dba Health First Community Health Center- Union CountyMorganfield · 5.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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Natural hazards in Waverly

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.

🏚️ Earthquakes🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind

0Does Waverly flood?no paid flood claims on record 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Waverly

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Climate in Waverly

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Waverly has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

45° / 28°Winter

67° / 47°Spring

87° / 67°Summer

69° / 48°Fall