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Waverly

A city of 311 people in Kentucky
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About Waverly

City in Kentucky, United States
1870Established
311Population
0.3 sq miArea
413 ftElevation

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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ZIP code42462
Area code270
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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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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
4%
Owensboro
4%
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Health in Waverly

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2worse than KY

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

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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
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Waverly · CMS · HRSAHealth in Waverly →

Natural hazards in Waverly

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

🏚️ Earthquakes🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind
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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
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Nearest: Union County Public Library DistrictMorganfield · 5.9 miles · 39 hrs a week

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