Waverly, Illinois
City · Population 1,147 · #607 in Illinois
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About Waverly
Waverly, IL is a small town located in western Illinois with an estimated population of 1,147.
Waverly holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.04 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,103 residents per square mile.
📰 Waverly News Today
- Residents sue to stop Sangamon County data center Illinois Times · Jul 9
- Lyle E. Hunsley Obituary (2026) - Waverly, IL - Neece Funeral Home - Waverly Legacy obituary · Aug 10
- IWU to Begin NCAA Softball Tournament in Waverly Regional CCIW · May 11
- Sangamon County residents sue over data center approval near Waverly wandtv.com · Jul 10
- North Mac boys basketball soaks up elusive Waverly Holiday title - The State Journal-Register The State Journal-Register · Dec 31
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What Makes Waverly Unique
- One of 20 places in the US named Waverly — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Waverly
- Public Square reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Waverly
- Waverly Elementary School
- Waverly Jr/Sr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,147
Rank in state#607 of 1,294
Land area1.04 sq mi
Density1,103/sq mi
Coordinates39.5926, -89.9528