About Waverly
Waverly, KS is a tiny community located in eastern Kansas counting 570 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Waverly is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.73 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 781 residents per square mile.
📰 Waverly News Today
- Connie Ralph Obituary (2026) - Council Grove, KS - Sawyer Funeral Home Chapel Legacy obituary · Jul 22
- Dog from Wichita finds foster home in Waverly Park, as local rescue warns of rising surrenders KMTV 3 News Now Omaha · Jul 15
- Missing 6-year-old Waverly boy found dead in pond, sheriff’s office says FOX4KC.com · Apr 1
- Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Shane Curry, Perry Milling KCLY Radio · Apr 1
- Randy Joseph O'Neil Obituary Feb 14, 2026 Feuerborn Family Funeral Service · Feb 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Waverly Unique
- One of 20 places in the US named Waverly — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Waverly
- Lunch Box Cafe
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Waverly
- Waverly Elem
- Waverly High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)570
Rank in state#263 of 626
Land area0.73 sq mi
Density781/sq mi
Coordinates38.3958, -95.6051