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Waverly, IA

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Population
10,561
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
914 ft
Median Home Value
$223,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,057/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$80,284
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Overall#14 best place in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityCedar Falls, Iowa14 miles away · 41,240 residents.

About Waverly

Waverly is a city and the county seat of Bremer County, Iowa, situated along the Cedar River as part of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls metropolitan area. The city is the home of Wartburg College, a private liberal arts institution, and maintains a sister-city relationship with Eisenach, Germany, the home of the historic Wartburg Castle. Major local employers include Nestlé Beverage and the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.0rating

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