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Waverly, NE

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Waverly, NE

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Demographics

HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 17
Population4,363
Foreign Born0.3%
Population Density1,777people per mi²
Median Age37.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
DecliningSince 2010, this city's population has declined but racial composition has been relatively stable.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Historical data isn't available for Waverly, Nebraska. Trends shown are for Nebraska, Nebraska.

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean84%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
12
Positive
3
Poor
2
Negative
1

Groceries

7 within 10 miles

5.6mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.1mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

8.4mi

Airport

MCI — Kansas City International

147.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Waverly, NE

0.5mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf5Nearest 6.2 mi
Camping7Nearest 13.9 mi
Marina0 
Winery0Nearest 11.8 mi
Ice Rink0Nearest 11.4 mi
Gun Range2Nearest 7.3 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Est. Avg Net Worth
$340k
48% below US avg
College Educated
35.6%
2% above US avg
WFH
9.5%
34% below US avg
Avg HH Debt
$17k
8% below US avg
Graduate Degree
12.2%
9% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B
Safe

Generally safer than 65% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
15.9
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+38.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+40.7%
Homicide
0.02 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.19 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.52 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr+35.6%
Burglary
1.18 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
10.67 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.84 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+6Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Waverly, Nebraska
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D
Poor11.5% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
C+
FairFPC Grade C+
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season184 days241 frost-free
Annual Rainfall31.1"
Elevation1,119 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D
Poor11 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,777/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A-
Good5 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorTornado, Inland Flooding, Strong Wind, Hail, Cold Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 555 mi · coast 774 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$115.4M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T13:53:08.000Z

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