A town of 5,053, settled in 1841. Nearly 4% of it is conserved land.
The 3 things Savannah does most differently from other towns.
4% of the town is conserved land, across 3 parks and preserves.
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Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Savannah. Another town gets a different order.
5.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Duncan Park | 0.9 mi | 33 |
| 2. Savannah Youth Sports Complex | — | 40 |
| 3. Messick Park | — | 14 |
Most working residents leave Savannah for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are St. Joseph (53%), Kansas City (8%) and Wathena (1%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
Savannah beats the Missouri average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Savannah | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.6% | 9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.8% | 8.6% |
The typical Savannah home is worth about $275,000, up 6.2% in a year, close to the Missouri typical home.
The public schools Savannah’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 67% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Cline Elem. | K–5 | 603 | C |
| Savannah Middle | 6–8 | 488 | A− |
| Savannah High | 9–12 | 752 | B− |
| Early Childhood Learning CTR | PK | 68 | Not graded |
Savannah has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.
Savannah's reported crime rate is well below Missouri's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 6 violent crimes were reported in 2024.
Where Savannah’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
13 notable people were born in Savannah.
City in Missouri, U.S.
Savannah is a city in and the county seat of Andrew County, Missouri, United States. The population was 5,069 at the 2020 census. Savannah is part of the St. Joseph, Missouri Metropolitan Area.
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