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Waverly

A city of 2,285 people in Minnesota

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Conserved land1.7%27 of 1,611 acres

Trails0.9 mi0.4 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves112 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

1Railroad Park4 acres

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About Waverly

City in Minnesota, United States

1,900Population

2.6 sq miArea

1,007 ftElevation

Waverly is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,900 at the 2020 census.

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Town numbers

ZIP code55390

Area code763

Living in Waverly

Housing in Waverly

$347K▲ 1.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Waverly home is worth about $347,000, up 1.3% in a year, close to the Minnesota typical home.

A strong seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s

Days on market49

Sale-to-list99.6%

Sold in May6

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Waverly

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Most working residents leave Waverly for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Buffalo (9%), Plymouth (7%) and Delano (6%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

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2%Work in townlive and work in Waverly 24 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 167Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Waverly →

Health in Waverly

Health Grade B

Healthier than 62% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

2better than MN·7worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▲ 10 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 3▼ 4 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 1▼ 3 close

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What stands out

6.5%Fewer adults who have had cancerMN 8.5% · better 5%Fewer adults with heart diseaseMN 5.9% · better 7.1%More adults facing a utility shut-offMN 5.7% · worse

Care nearby

Ridgeview Medical CenterWaconia · 17.5 mi · ER

Odhc ShakopeeShakopee · 30 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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

Natural hazards in Waverly

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Waverly flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Waverly MapWaverly vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Waverly →

Climate in Waverly

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Waverly has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 8°Winter

55° / 34°Spring

80° / 59°Summer

57° / 37°Fall

How much snow does Waverly get?About 45 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 8, with the last in spring around Apr 30.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Waverly

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School Grade A-

The public schools Waverly’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 75% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictHOWARD LAKE-WAVERLY-WINSTEDSchools1

Humphrey Elementary A-Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 243 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MN. Ratings are from neighbors.