The Town FilesWaverly, Ohio
Village in Pike County · population 4,165 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $168,900
- Household income
- $55,172
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 50.6
Waverly is a village of 4,165 people in Pike County, Ohio. The median home is worth $168,900, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 71% of Ohio towns.
How Waverly ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Waverly is worth $168,900, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $55,172, which is more affordable than 26% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $976 a month. 51.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Waverly | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $976 | $914 |
| Median household income | $55,172 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 51.2% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Waverly
| People | Waverly | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.3% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 14.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.4% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.6 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.1% | 90.9% |
Weather in Waverly
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 21.7°F. About 43.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.5 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Waverly since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 18, 2026 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 14, 2014.
Severe weather in Pike County since 1996
Pike County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 8, 2019 | Flood | DR-4424: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Pike County
Pike County had 10,588 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,815 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Waverly itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Waverly
4 public schools with 1,673 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly High School | 9-12 | 452 | 14.1 |
| Waverly Primary School | PK-2 | 451 | 18.0 |
| Waverly Junior High School | 6-8 | 389 | 15.0 |
| Waverly Intermediate School | 3-5 | 381 | 19.1 |
Towns near Waverly
- Chillicothe, OH14.8 mi · 22,059 people · home $162,500
- Jackson, OH19.0 mi · 6,252 people · home $153,600
- Wellston, OH23.9 mi · 5,412 people · home $124,000
- West Portsmouth, OH24.8 mi · 2,928 people · home $115,500
- Portsmouth, OH25.8 mi · 18,252 people · home $103,300
- Greenfield, OH26.8 mi · 4,339 people · home $113,700
- Wheelersburg, OH27.6 mi · 6,531 people · home $210,000
Waverly questions
Is Waverly, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Waverly scores better for retirees than 63% of Ohio towns and quieter than 53%. 27.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.6).
How much does a house cost in Waverly?
The median owner-occupied home in Waverly is valued at $168,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,172, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $976 a month.
What is the weather like in Waverly?
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 21.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.6 inches of precipitation a year and 11.5 inches of snow.
Does Waverly get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Waverly since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 18, 2026. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)