Savannah, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
5,062 Population 1,558/sq mi density
$58,983 Median Income $30,991 per capita
$143,100 Home Value $274,572 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
138 Violent Crime/100K 492 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,983 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,100 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Savannah experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 21.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,093 ft (333 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density1,558/sq mi
Coordinates39.9417°N, 94.8303°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 21.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 102 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 98 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 69 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 64 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 94 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 146 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 82 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

544 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 380 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 50 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 97 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 86 km 3
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 66 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 99 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 78 km 1
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 91 km 1
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 88 km 1
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 94 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 82 km 0
May 21, 2019 EF3 94 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 78 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 63 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI (964 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 41 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 94 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 41 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 41 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 40 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 39 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.0 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in

Savannah has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.7").

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