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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 $189,881 Zillow
$757 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
994 Violent Crime/100K 5,936 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,396 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$163,100 home value, $757/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
994 violent crimes/100K (162% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Savannah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation445 ft (136 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²)
Population Density1,059/sq mi
Coordinates35.2209°N, 88.2351°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHardin County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.98"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.8 / 100
Community Resilience41.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 149 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 140 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 142 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 143 km
May 31, 2022 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.2 149 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 111 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 110 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 137 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 146 km
Jun 25, 2014 8 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M2.9 145 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 100 km
Apr 3, 1992 4 km NE of Central, Tennessee M2.9 133 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 100 km
Feb 9, 2017 9 km NW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M2.8 147 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 119 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 113 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 111 km
May 30, 2003 10 km N of Dyersburg, Tennessee M2.8 145 km
Apr 20, 2002 10 km N of Dyersburg, Tennessee M2.8 145 km
Jan 16, 2009 8 km NE of Garland, Tennessee M2.8 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

461 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 117 fatalities, 1,100 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 20 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 7 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 76 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 79 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 48 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 71 km 6
May 18, 1995 EF4 73 km 3
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 89 km 4
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 45 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 68 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 53 km 9
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 26 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 99 km 3
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 76 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 69 km 0
Jan 22, 1999 EF3 92 km 1
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 26, 1994 EF3 27 km 0
Mar 22, 1991 EF3 48 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 (1,977 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 83 km
2015 YELLOW RABBIT 1,274 90 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21 1,239 89 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,152 78 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 15 1,126 78 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 15 RX 1,058 78 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,010 99 km
2012 UNNAMED 965 82 km
2012 UNNAMED 947 83 km
2022 1686 COUNTY ROAD 202 933 70 km
2019 UNNAMED 857 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 825 78 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 57 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 18 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 84 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 17-1 RX 724 84 km
2021 PRENTISS CR 1331 713 62 km
1987 BROWNS 702 87 km
2015 UNNAMED 686 84 km
2014 HURRICANE CREEK 593 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 5.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.7 in

Savannah has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (3.3").

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