Savannah, OH

Ohio

Savannah is a small town in Ohio with a population of 282. Residents earn $71,875 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
282 Population 504/sq mi density
$71,875 Median Income $36,430 per capita
$133,800 Home Value
$825 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,800 home value, $825/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,875
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $133,800
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.8%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $825
29% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.4%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

How Savannah Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population282
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density504/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,875
Per Capita$36,430
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$2,446M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,800
Rent$825
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units155
Rent Burden19.4%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Uninsured8.7%
Smoking18.7%
Depression27.8%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation1,094 ft (333 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute30 min
Broadband85.4%
Libraries3

Is Savannah a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Savannah receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Savannah offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Savannah is $71,875, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Savannah is $133,800, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Savannah experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Savannah has a population of 282 with a density of 504 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.8%).

Population

282
Total Population
504
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.3%
Female 55.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Savannah vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Savannah vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Savannah is $71,875, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Savannah vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,875
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,430
Avg Weekly Wage$940
IRS Avg AGI$63,002

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,236
County GDP$2,446M

Business (County)

Restaurants97
Healthcare111
Retail148
Manufacturing83

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,863
10% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.8 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Savannah is $133,800, 53% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $825 (29% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$133,800
53% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$825
29% below US avg
Rent Burden19.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.2%
Housing Units155
Median Year Built1942

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,863
10% above US avg
Effective Rate2.89%
In Savannah, 38.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.7% of residents lack health insurance. 18.7% are current smokers. 27.8% report depression. 29.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Savannah vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.4%
20% above US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure34.7%
Asthma11.3%
COPD8.0%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.7%
34% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity29.2%
Depression27.8%
Mental Distress19.9%
Physical Distress14.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.5%
Uninsured8.7%
1% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.9%
Dental Visits58.3%
Premature Death9,329/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access56.9%
Healthcare Facilities111
Savannah has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,094 ft (333 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density504/sq mi
Coordinates40.9694°N, 82.3696°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39005
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50-point margin. 85.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.5%
D 24.5%

Winner: Republican by 50 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.8%
53% below US avg
High School+85.7%
Graduate Degree+6.4%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density504/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.4%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities111
Restaurants97
Retail Stores148

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.8 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home0.0%

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