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Waverly, MO

Waverly, MO.

Population: 1,166 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Waverly, MO is $200,762 — up 11.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $134,950 after a median 139 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, drought, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$200,762

Typical home value

+11.6%

1-year change

139

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$200,762
1-year appreciation
+11.6%
3-year appreciation
+24.8%
5-year appreciation
+42.8%
10-year appreciation
+133.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$200,762
House Price Index (state)
416.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$134,950
Median list price
$171,500
Median price per sqft
$100
1-year sale-price change
-44.9%
Median days on market
139 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
91.8%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+3.6%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,257/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,366/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,020/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,419/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE, SANTA FE R-X
Schools include
WAVERLY REGIONAL YOUTH CTR., SANTA FE ELEM.

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, ice storm, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,951
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,421

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (55 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Carrollton Memorial Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) (33 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
9
Hospitals include
BOTHWELL REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, CAMERON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, WESTERN MISSOURI MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+49 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
45.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,220
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
59.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,646
Average weekly wage
$901
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
105

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WaverlyState medianUS median
Typical home value$200,762$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$134,950$249,900$325,000
Median days on market139 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,220$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Waverly, MO?
$200,762.
What is the median sale price in Waverly, MO?
$134,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Waverly, MO?
Median days on market: 139 days.
What is typical rent in Waverly, MO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,546/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Waverly, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, ice storm, strong wind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Waverly, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Waverly, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Waverly, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Waverly, MO?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Waverly, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Waverly, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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