Other close metro areas include:
- Des Moines, Iowa – 132 Miles
- Chicago, Illinois – 291 Miles
- Minneapolis, Minnesota – 223 Miles
- Omaha, Nebraska – 264 Miles
Waverly is home to excellent public and private schools, including Wartburg College, a 4-year liberal arts college. The community is vibrant and growing, characterized by progressive economic development and an impressively low unemployment rate. The city boasts a diverse commercial, agricultural, financial, and industrial base. Residents enjoy a high quality of life in a friendly community with a college town atmosphere.