The Town FilesSavannah, Tennessee
City in Hardin County · population 7,213 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $160,200
- Household income
- $39,712
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 35.3
Savannah is a city of 7,213 people in Hardin County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $160,200, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks more vibrant than 91% of Tennessee towns, easier by car than 78% of Tennessee towns, better for young professionals than 76% of Tennessee towns.
How Savannah ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Savannah is worth $160,200, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $39,712, which is more affordable than 40% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $758 a month. 51.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Savannah | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $160,200 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $758 | $863 |
| Median household income | $39,712 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 51.1% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.3% | — |
Who lives in Savannah
| People | Savannah | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 25.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.6% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.8% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.2% | 88.2% |
Weather in Savannah
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 30.3°F. About 59.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 71 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Savannah since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on February 5, 2008 about 4.4 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 21 deaths and 99 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on February 5, 2008.
Severe weather in Hardin County since 1996
Hardin County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4878: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4712: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
Jobs and pay in Hardin County
Hardin County had 8,376 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,188 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Savannah itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Savannah
5 public schools with 2,927 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin County High School | 9-12 | 986 | 14.3 |
| Hardin County Middle School | 6-8 | 648 | 13.5 |
| Northside Elementary | PK-5 | 496 | 12.1 |
| East Hardin Elementary | PK-5 | 417 | 13.5 |
| Parris South Elementary | PK-5 | 380 | 11.9 |
Towns near Savannah
- Clifton, TN17.5 mi · 2,651 people · home $122,100
- Selmer, TN20.6 mi · 4,446 people · home $155,900
- Corinth, MS24.6 mi · 14,622 people · home $177,100
- Henderson, TN28.3 mi · 6,308 people · home $147,900
- Iuka, MS28.7 mi · 3,139 people · home $124,700
Savannah questions
Is Savannah, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Savannah scores better for retirees than 17% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 6%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.3).
How much does a house cost in Savannah?
The median owner-occupied home in Savannah is valued at $160,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $39,712, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $758 a month.
What is the weather like in Savannah?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 30.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.2 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Savannah get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Savannah since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on February 5, 2008. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- 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)