The Town FilesWaverly, Tennessee
City in Humphreys County · population 4,297 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $171,900
- Household income
- $43,773
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 46.0
Waverly is a city of 4,297 people in Humphreys County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $171,900, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for retirees than 88% of Tennessee towns, more vibrant than 76% of Tennessee towns, quieter than 72% of Tennessee towns.
How Waverly ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Waverly is worth $171,900, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $43,773, which is more affordable than 42% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $916 a month. 69.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Waverly | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,900 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $916 | $863 |
| Median household income | $43,773 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 69.2% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Waverly
| People | Waverly | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.3% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 9.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.2% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 37.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.6% | 88.2% |
Weather in Waverly
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 26.2°F. About 54.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.1 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 84 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Waverly since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 2, 2020 about 8.7 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 3 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 30, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on October 13, 2014.
Severe weather in Humphreys County since 1996
Humphreys County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4878: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4712: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
Jobs and pay in Humphreys County
Humphreys County had 5,951 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,024 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Waverly itself the ACS puts it at 14.1%.
Public schools in Waverly
3 public schools with 1,286 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Central High School | 9-12 | 459 | 12.8 |
| Waverly Jr High School | 4-8 | 455 | 16.9 |
| Waverly Elementary | PK-3 | 372 | 12.4 |
Towns near Waverly
- Camden, TN18.0 mi · 3,674 people · home $155,200
- Dickson, TN23.3 mi · 16,058 people · home $292,600
- Centerville, TN26.8 mi · 3,532 people · home $213,400
Waverly questions
Is Waverly, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Waverly scores better for retirees than 88% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 72%. 26.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.0).
How much does a house cost in Waverly?
The median owner-occupied home in Waverly is valued at $171,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,773, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $916 a month.
What is the weather like in Waverly?
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 26.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.8 inches of precipitation a year and 3.1 inches of snow.
Does Waverly get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Waverly since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 2, 2020. The typical Tennessee 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)