Savannah, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hardin County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,219 Population 1,059/sq mi density
$41,396 Median Income $23,257 per capita
$163,100 Home Value $196,900 Zillow
$757 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
708 Violent Crime/100K 2,533 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$41,396 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$163,100 home value, $757/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
708 violent crimes/100K (86% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Savannah, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,396
45% below
$23,257 per capita
Home Value
$163,100
42% below
Zillow: $196,900
Median Rent
$757/mo
35% below
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
708/100K
86% above
2,533/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
23.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
25.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Savannah Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Savannah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
58%
Rent
65%
Poverty
193%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Savannah a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Savannah residents earn a median household income of $41,396 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,257. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 640 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Savannah is $163,100 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,900. Median rent is $757/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Savannah reports 708 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,533/100K.

Education

12.9% of adults in Savannah hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Savannah has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,219
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,059/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,396
Per Capita$23,257
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty23.9%
County GDP$1,377M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A
Home Value$163,100
Rent$757
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$196,900
Housing Units3,163
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

F
Violent708/100K
Property2,533/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking25.1%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death15,010/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain59.2 in/yr
Elevation445 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Savannah was founded in 1820.
The median home in Savannah was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.