Waverly Kentucky Map

About Waverly, Kentucky

Waverly is a locality in Union County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 403. The population density is 184.5 people per km². Waverly is located at 37.7098°N, 87.8128°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42462.

Waverly lies spread across rolling terrain, a gentle swell of land where the Ohio River's broad influence is a constant, unseen presence. It lies 15.0 miles south-west of Henderson, KY (from Henderson, KY: bearing 234°T), and is situated 6.0 miles east-north-east of Morganfield. The landscape here is a patchwork of fertile fields, their greens and golds shifting with the seasons, bordered by stands of deciduous trees that whisper in the warm, humid air. On summer evenings, the sky above Waverly often blazes with an improbable, fiery orange, a dramatic farewell to the day that settles softly onto the quiet streets and well-kept homes. The air itself carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and ripening crops, a perfume unique to this corner of Kentucky. This is a place with roots sunk deep in the fertile soil of agricultural endeavor, where the bounty of the land has long been the engine of its economy. Generations have worked these fields, coaxing sustenance from the rich earth, and that legacy persists in the rhythm of planting and harvest. The nearby Ohio River, a broad, grey artery, has always been more than just a waterway; it has been a highway for commerce, a source of life, and a silent witness to the changing fortunes of Waverly. Though the specific industries may evolve, the enduring spirit of hard work and community, forged in the crucible of rural life, remains the bedrock of Waverly's character.

About This Waverly Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waverly, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.709765, -87.812799. 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 Union County.

Detailed location data for Waverly includes the ZIP code (42462), telephone area code (270), county seat of Union County (Morganfield), and school district assignment (Union County 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.