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Waverly, KY

Waverly, KY.

Population: 1,546 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Waverly, KY is $172,639 — down 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $210,450 after a median 27 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, drought, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$172,639

Median home value

-1.0%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$172,639
1-year appreciation
-1.0%
3-year appreciation
+7.2%
5-year appreciation
+17.1%
10-year appreciation
+62.2%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$177,767
House Price Index (state)
413.6 (+4.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$210,450
Median list price
$199,900
Median price per sqft
$147
1-year sale-price change
+104.3%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$716/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$742/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$971/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,157/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,320/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)
90.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, drought, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.5%
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 flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial (58 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Sturgis Municipal Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Hospitals include
HARRISBURG MEDICAL CENTER, FERRELL HOSPITAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS, HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-37 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
18.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,092
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
47.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,572
Average weekly wage
$1,212
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services

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

How it compares

WaverlyState medianUS median
Median home value$172,639$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$210,450$234,500$325,000
Median days on market27 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,092$921$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 median home value in Waverly, KY?
$172,639.
What is the median sale price in Waverly, KY?
$210,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Waverly, KY?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Waverly, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $971/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Waverly, KY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Waverly, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Waverly, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Waverly, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Waverly, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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