About Waverly
Waverly is a close-knit town in northern Iowa with an estimated population of 10,576.
Officially, Waverly is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 11.26 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 939 residents per square mile.
📰 Waverly News Today
- Two arrested, accused of financially exploiting two older Waverly residents KCRG · Aug 18
- 2 charged in $38K financial exploitation of elderly in Waverly KWWL · Aug 18
- Rene Alcantara - Carroll County Mirror-Democrat Carroll County Mirror-Democrat · Aug 18
- Jennifer Holly Armstrong Obituary | Kaiser Corson Funeral Homes | Waverly, IA Tribute Archive · Aug 15
- Dennis Anderson Obituary (1956-2026) - Waverly, IA - Waverly Democrat Legacy obituary · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Waverly Unique
- One of 20 places in the US named Waverly — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,576.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Waverly
- Applebee's — american
- New East China — chinese
- Thinkwell — coffee shop (café)
- El Sol Mexican Restaurant — mexican
- Frederick's Sips N Eats — american
- Get Roasted Coffee Company — coffee shop (café)
- Pizza Ranch — pizza
- Scooter's Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Wild Carrot Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Bremer County Historical Society Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Waverly
- Adams Parkway reviews ★
- Babcock Woods · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Brookwood Park reviews ★
- Cedar Bend Park reviews ★
- Cedar Bend Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Cedar Hill Park reviews ★
- Cedar River Park reviews ★
- Crestwood Park reviews ★
- Eastgate Park reviews ★
- First Home Park reviews ★
- Gateway Park reviews ★
- Half-Circle Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Waverly
- Greenview Alternative School
- Margaretta Carey Elementary School
- Southeast Elementary School
- Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School
- Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School
- West Cedar Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Waverly Health Center ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)10,576
Rank in state#40 of 940
Land area11.26 sq mi
Density939/sq mi
Coordinates42.7221, -92.4695