Waverly is the county seat of this community of more than 27600 inhabitants and 23 communities including cities, villages, townships, and unincorporated populations. The residents of this territory are well informed by the Pike County News Watchman, it keeps the "news" rolling. The north border line of this territory is marked by Ross County, following the border line territories clockwise Jackson County represents the east frontier. Scioto and Adams counties are the south west adjacent counties, finally the western limit is determined by Highland County.