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Waverly, KS


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Waverly, Kansas

Waverly, Kansas is 44 miles SW of Lawrence, Kansas (center to center) and 73 miles SW of Kansas City, Missouri. It is in Coffey county. The population of the city is 589.

The People and Families of Waverly

In Waverly, about 56% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Waverly.

The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in Waverly.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waverly had a median family income of $38,472. A sizable number of people in Waverly work from home.

Waverly Housing

Of the housing in Waverly, approximately 76% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Property taxes in Waverly are low by Kansas standards.

Commuting

In Waverly, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%Waverly Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Waverly Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Waverly, KS

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women65
Well-Paid Single Men53
Male Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults75
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times31
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Rents75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Housing Recently Built22
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