The Town FilesSavannah, Missouri
City in Andrew County · population 5,069 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $161,500
- Household income
- $62,535
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 20 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 39.0
Savannah is a city of 5,069 people in Andrew County, Missouri. The median home is worth $161,500, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for retirees than 95% of Missouri towns, hipper than 90% of Missouri towns, easier by car than 82% of Missouri towns.
How Savannah ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Savannah is worth $161,500, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $62,535, which is more affordable than 58% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $852 a month. 62.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Savannah | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,500 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $852 | $855 |
| Median household income | $62,535 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 62.8% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Savannah
| People | Savannah | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.6% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 17.4 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.0% | 88.7% |
Weather in Savannah
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 15.9°F. About 37.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.6 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 130 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Savannah since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 30, 2006 about 0.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 14 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 21, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on September 11, 2000.
Severe weather in Andrew County since 1996
Andrew County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4929: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 1, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4612: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Andrew County
Andrew County had 2,810 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,237 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Savannah itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Savannah
4 public schools with 1,937 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH HIGH | 9-12 | 734 | 16.0 |
| MINNIE CLINE ELEM. | K-5 | 613 | 15.3 |
| SAVANNAH MIDDLE | 6-8 | 524 | 15.0 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CTR | PK-PK | 66 | 16.5 |
Towns near Savannah
- St. Joseph, MO12.4 mi · 72,473 people · home $154,200
- Maryville, MO28.0 mi · 10,633 people · home $189,400
Savannah questions
Is Savannah, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Savannah scores better for retirees than 95% of Missouri towns and quieter than 47%. 21.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.0).
How much does a house cost in Savannah?
The median owner-occupied home in Savannah is valued at $161,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,535, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $852 a month.
What is the weather like in Savannah?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.1 inches of precipitation a year and 19.6 inches of snow.
Does Savannah get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Savannah since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 30, 2006. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)