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Waverly, Iowa

Introduction to Waverly, Iowa

Waverly, Iowa is located 17 miles NW of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and is 156 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. It is in Bremer County, and has a population of 8,968.

Waverly History

The Winnebago Native Americans were the original inhabitants of the present day City of Waverly. It was first settled by the whites in the 1850s. Frederick Cretzmeyer is said to be the first permanent settler of the area. The city was incorporated on April 25, 1859. It is believed that the city was named after the Waverley novels of Sir Walter Scott. The first school of the area was established in 1854 by Charles Ensign.

Waverly and nearby Attractions

  • Waverly Rail Trail
  • Waverly House
  • Black Hawk Park
  • Waterloo Center for the Arts
  • Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum
  • Airline Amusement Park

Things To Do In Waverly

The Waverly Rail Trail is a scenic bike trail that connects Waverly to Denver. The Waverly Golf Course and Centennial Oaks Golf and Country Club are ideal destinations for the golf lovers. In addition, the city also offers two disc golf courses. Shopping can be enjoyed at the South Side Shopping Center, Willow Lawn Mall, and Village Square Mall. Every year the Bremer County Fair is also organized in the city.

Waverly Transportation

The Eastern Iowa Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Waverly Higher Education

Wartburg College is the local college. Hawkeye Community College and University of Northern Iowa also offer facilities for higher studies.

High Points

Waverly strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyWaverly Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyWaverly Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyWaverly College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 8%Waverly Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 15%Waverly Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 16%Waverly People in Middle Class or Better
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Waverly Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Waverly, IA

Comparing Waverly to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens74
Well-Paid Single Women710
Well-Paid Single Men57
Age of the Population32
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity28
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents94
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Housing Recently Built59

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime75

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