Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Wild Carrot Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) A+
Palace Theater
Cinema
Bremer County Historical Society Museum
Museum
Schield International Museum
Museum
Players Theatre
Theatre Arts
Neumann Auditorium
Theatre Arts
McElroy Communication Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Voecks Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Walston-Hoover Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (9) F
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
The Fainting Goat Smokehouse Bar & Grill
Bar
Godfather's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (4) F
Fareway
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (39) A+
Kohlmann Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
South Riverside Park
Park
Kid's Kingdom Memorial Park Playground
Playground
Brookwood Park
Park
Crestwood Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Adams Parkway
Park
Knott's Playlot
Park
Three Rivers Park
Park
First Home Park
Park
Juhl Park
Park
Gateway Park
Park
Half-Circle Park
Park
Cedar Hill Park
Park
Ridgewood Park
Park
Second Home Park
Park
Rolling Meadow Park
Park
Pelikan Park
Park
Prairie Park
Park
Hickory Heights Park
Park
Rugby Field
Park
Willow Lawn Park
Park
Eastgate Park
Park
Cedar Bend Park
Park
Shops (8) F
The Root Spa
Beauty
Kwik Star
Convenience Store
Kwik Star
Convenience Store
Shear Image Salon
Hairdresser
Miller's True Value Hardware Store
Home Improvement
Casey's
Convenience Store
Hy-Vee Florist
Florist
Kwik Star
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Waverly.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Waverly is 89/100 - which is 1% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D
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crime D-

Waverly crime rates are 1,733 per 100k, which is 7% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
1,072 crimes per 100k
A-
Violent Crime
661 crimes per 100k
F
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employment B+

The median income in Waverly is $65,701 - which is 20% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$65,701
C
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Waverly Fire Department
Fire Station
Bremer County Sheriffs Office
Police
Waverly Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Waverly Health Center
Hospital
UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine – Rohlf Memorial
Clinic
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
MercyOne Waverly Family Medicine
Doctor
Family Foot Health Care
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A+

Waverly home prices are $175,600 - which is 32% higher than Iowa
Home Price
$175,600
B-
Home Appreciation Rate
9%
B+
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio)
A
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schools A+

The Waverly graduation rate is 93% - which is 6% higher than Iowa
School Test Scores
81%
A
High School Grad. Rates
93%
A+
Elementary Schools (5) C-
St Paul'S Lutheran School
Southeast Elementary School
Margaretta Carey Elementary School
West Cedar Elementary School
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School
High Schools (2) F
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School
Greenview Alternative School
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ratings A+

Waverly has an overall rating of 95% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Waverly, Iowa - A Great Place to Live! 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I love living in Waverly, Iowa! This really is a town where everyone knows their neighbor, a place where you really feel safe and at home. There are quite a few things to do here especially if you are a nature lover! The river is my favorite place to be with great hiking location ...Read More s, terrific fishing spots and places that you can even camp at if you so choose!

I make quilts and one of the best attractions here in Waverly is the Sew Iowa Shop which caters to all your sewing needs, especially if you are interested in quilting like me! In the summer we have great outdoor concerts, a historical society museum and wonderful restaurants with home style food that tastes just like mom used to make!

The employment rate is growing in Waverly too especially in production and the medical field as well. We also have a college here that has a very attractive tuition available for in state residents! Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Waverly? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Kohlmann Park
      Kiwanis Park
      South Riverside Park
      Kid's Kingdom Memorial Park Playground
      Brookwood Park
      Crestwood Park
      Memorial Park
      Adams Parkway

      Entertainment

      Palace Theater
      Bremer County Historical Society Museum
      Schield International Museum
      Players Theatre
      Neumann Auditorium
      McElroy Communication Arts Center
      Voecks Auditorium
      Walston-Hoover Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      Domino's
      Subway
      Taco John's
      Jimmy John's
      Burger King
      The Fainting Goat Smokehouse Bar & Grill
      Godfather's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Waverly? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Waverly.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      12%

      9% higher than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Waverly a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Waverly Health Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy

      Doctors

      MercyOne Waverly Family Medicine
      Family Foot Health Care