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Savanna, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jo Daviess County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,851 Population 1,088/sq mi density
$46,094 Median Income $32,362 per capita
$75,000 Home Value $90,340 Zillow
$777 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
904 Violent Crime/100K 2,566 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,094 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $777/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
904 violent crimes/100K (138% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Savanna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 30.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation708 ft (216 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density1,088/sq mi
Coordinates42.0938°N, 90.1391°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJo Daviess County County
Nearest AirportDubuque Regional (DBQ)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 30.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0465 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.8 / 100
Community Resilience59.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 15, 2024.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 125 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 136 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 72 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 128 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 147 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

603 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 16 fatalities, 430 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984 EF5 98 km 9
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 75 km 2
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 97 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 49 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 71 km 1
May 9, 1995 EF3 93 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 54 km 0
Jul 13, 1992 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 56 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 55 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 65 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 17 km 1
Jun 14, 1974 EF3 91 km 0
May 13, 1974 EF3 65 km 0
Sep 9, 1970 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 50 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 85 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 10 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COLD SPRINGS (552 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.4 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 1.9 in

Savanna has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.3").

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