Waverly Iowa Map

About Waverly, Iowa

Waverly is a locality in Bremer County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of 10,494. The population density is 358.2 people per km². Waverly is located at 42.7258°N, 92.4755°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50677.

Waverly unfolds across the gently rolling landscape of northeastern Iowa, a place where the sky feels vast and the air carries the scent of ripening grain. It lies 13.8 miles north of Cedar Falls, IA (from Cedar Falls, IA: bearing 354°T), and is situated 8.0 miles west-north-west of Denver. The land here is a patient canvas, etched with the subtle contours of glacial history, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons punctuated by the distant, dark green of oak and maple stands. The Cedar River, a silver ribbon, winds its way through the heart of Bremer County, its banks often softened by stands of willow and cottonwood that whisper in the breeze. In the late afternoon, the light often takes on a honeyed quality, bathing the fields and the clustered homes in a warm, almost ethereal glow, a quiet testament to the enduring agricultural spirit of this region. The history of Waverly is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the industrious spirit of its early settlers. Founded in the mid-19th century, the town grew alongside the agricultural boom, its economy once driven by grain processing and the export of livestock, and later, by the robust presence of manufacturing and education. The presence of Wartburg College, a liberal arts institution with a strong Lutheran heritage, imbues Waverly with a distinctive intellectual and cultural current, fostering a vibrant community that balances its agricultural roots with a forward-looking perspective. Local traditions often celebrate the harvest and the changing seasons, reflecting a deep connection to the land that has sustained Waverly for generations, a continuity felt in the unhurried rhythm of daily life.

About This Waverly Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waverly, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.725814, -92.475463. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Waverly and Bremer County.

Detailed location data for Waverly includes the ZIP code (50677), telephone area code (319), county seat of Bremer County (Waverly), and school district assignment (Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Waverly is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.