South Waverly, Pennsylvania
South Waverly is a borough of 1,069 people in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1783.
Why visit South Waverly
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 23 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bridge in Athens Township, Spanish Hill, Athens Historic District and Protection of the Flag Monument.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in South Waverly
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Waverly
South Waverly is a borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 1,070 at the 2020 census. South Waverly is part of the Penn-York Valley (called "The Valley"), a group of four contiguous communities in New York and Pennsylvania: Waverly, New York, South Waverly, Sayre, and Athens, with a combined population near 30,000.
From the Wikipedia article South Waverly, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Bridge in Athens Township
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks8
Athens Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Protection of the Flag Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Fixed construction in Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Spalding Memorial Library-Tioga Point Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic library and museum
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Post office in Waverly, New York, United States
Waverly Junior and Senior High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Secondary school in New York, United States of America
Waverly Village Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Listed on the NRHP in New York
S.R.A.C. Susquehanna River Archaeological Center
Museum · 0.5 mi
343 Broad Street, Waverly
War Veterans Memorial
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
198 Broad Street, Waverly
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes23
Sam’s Bar & Grill
Restaurant · 0.8 mi
912 North Wilbur Avenue, Sayre
11 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship9
Grace Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Waverly Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.8 mi
459 Park Avenue, Waverly
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Healthcare6
Map of South Waverly
94 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 16°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 17°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 24°F | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 34°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 71°F | 45°F | 3.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 54°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 58°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 57°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 50°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 39°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 30°F | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 23°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Waverly (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bradford County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-11-27: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2016-12-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport (ELM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Waverly 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Elmira 15 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Southport 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Owego 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- West Elmira 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Elmira Heights 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Horseheads 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Horseheads North 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Apalachin 20 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Big Flats 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- School South Waverly PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Bridge in Athens Township, PennDOT, Public domain
- Spalding Memorial Library-Tioga Point Museum Nov 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trinity Episcopal Church Athens PA Nov 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Subaru Outback Limited (2004) (53652203224), Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC BY 2.0
- Waverly (3779866062), Bruce Fingerhood from Springfield, Oregon, US, CC BY 2.0
- WaverlyPO, Malachi77, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former Lefty's bar, Waverly, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Waverly Village Hall Waverly NY Oct 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dollar General (10386771825), Random Retail from PA, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Asclepias tuberosa 213100072, Larry Jensen, CC BY 4.0
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