City safety & data profile

WaverlyIA

Waverly, IA is a 10K-resident city in Bremer County with a median household income of $80,284.

Bremer County, Iowa. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Waverly, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Waverly has a population larger than 0% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $223,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

10K
Population
Top 100%
By size
$80,284
Median income
$223,300
Median home
10.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Waverly

Waverly posts a median household income higher than 49% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Waverly area.

Top 51%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Waverly

Where Waverly income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$80,284 Bottom 49% higher than 49% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Waverly, IA beyond the headline numbers

Waverly sits inside Bremer County, Iowa, at roughly 42.73°N, -92.48°W. Population 10,066, $80,284 median household income. Median home value $223,300, median rent $1,057. Poverty rate 10.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Waverly's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 37.2%, then short sleep duration at 32.6%. 1 hospital in/around Waverly, 5/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Waverly from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,066
Waverly
Median Income
$80,284
+18% vs avg
Median Home Value
$223,300
Near average
Median Age
32.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Bremer County) - Waverly's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
25K+3%
Median Income
$86,784+42%
Median Home Value
$219,600+51%
Poverty Rate
7.3%+0%
Unemployment
3.3%-23%

Economics

Economics indicators for Waverly, IA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,057/mo
Poverty Rate
10.9% -23% vs avg
Unemployment 3.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 44.1%
Work From Home 10.6%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 89.6%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
37.2%
Short Sleep Duration
32.6%
High Blood Pressure
32.2%
Physical Inactivity
22.8%
Binge Drinking
21.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.4%
Current Smoking
12.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.7%
Current Asthma
9.9%
Diabetes
9.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 69.2%
Annual Checkup 77.3%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
6.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
6.1%
Stroke
3.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
WAVERLY HEALTH CENTER
WAVERLY · Critical Access Hospitals · ER
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Waverly, IA? ▼
Waverly, IA has a population of 10,066 people, located in Bremer County, Iowa.
What is the median household income in Waverly? ▼
The median household income in Waverly, IA is $80,284 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 10.9%.
What is the median home value in Waverly? ▼
The median home value in Waverly, IA is $223,300. Median rent is $1,057/month.
What are the top health concerns in Waverly? ▼
The top health indicators in Waverly include Obesity (37.2%), Short Sleep Duration (32.6%), High Blood Pressure (32.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Waverly? ▼
Waverly has 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Waverly? ▼
The median age in Waverly, IA is 32.8 years. 44.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Waverly, IA is located in Bremer County, Iowa. With a population of 10K and a $80,284 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Waverly area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Waverly's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Waverly area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Waverly against Iowa peers on any ranking lens. Explore Iowa

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Bremer County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.