About Waverly

Waverly is located in Northeast Iowa along the banks of the Cedar River. It is a beautiful community with a population of 10,000. Located in the Cedar Valley, access to larger cities is in arm’s reach. The closest, the Waterloo-Cedar Falls metro area, with a population of 165,000 is only 15 miles south.

Waverly River

Other close metro areas include:

  • Des Moines, Iowa – 132 Miles
  • Chicago, Illinois – 291 Miles
  • Minneapolis, Minnesota – 223 Miles
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 264 Miles

Waverly Chamber of Commerce
City of Waverly

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.