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About Waverly
City in Ohio, United StatesWaverly is a village in, and the county seat of, Pike County, Ohio, United States, located about 14 miles (23 km) south of Chillicothe. The population was 4,165 at the 2020 census. The town was formed in 1829, as the construction of the Ohio and Erie Canal along the west bank of the Scioto River brought new growth to the area. In 1861, the county seat was moved here from Piketon. Waverly is served by the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library.
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Housing in Waverly
The typical Waverly home is worth about $181,000, up 4.2% in a year, 27% below the Ohio typical home.
Safety in Waverly
Safety Grade B
Waverly reports less crime per resident than 63% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Work & commute in Waverly
Full picture →About one in 5 of Waverly’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Chillicothe (9%), Columbus (8%) and Green (5%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Health in Waverly
Health Grade D
Healthier than 6% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
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Natural hazards in Waverly
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 21% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Waverly
Full climate →Waverly has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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