WaverlySD
A town of 250. Public schools that outperform most of South Dakota.
What makes Waverly stand out
The thing Waverly does most differently from other towns.
250 people, and everyone knows the way
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Waverly’s report card
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The data
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Waverly’s public schools outperform 10% of South Dakota districts
The public schools Waverly’s kids attend trail 90% of South Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02 | PK–5 | 128 | C− |
| Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03 | 6–8 | 69 | C− |
| Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 | 9–12 | 86 | B− |
Most working residents commute out of Waverly
Most working residents leave Waverly for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Watertown (63%), Sioux Falls (15%) and Pipestone (2%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Waverly has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Waverly is
Waverly tracks South Dakota closely on all 26 CDC measures.
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.
Homes in Waverly sell for about $214K
The median sale price was $214,000 in May 2026.
100% 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
Census-designated place in South Dakota, United States
Waverly is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Codington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 22 at the 2020 census. The community derives its name from the Waverley Novels.
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- Population
- 22
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,985 ft
- Area code
- 605