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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How Savannah ranks

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#8Most trails in MO #43Shortest commute in MO #51Lowest depression in MO All MO rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code64485

Area code816

Living in Savannah

Housing in Savannah

$275K▲ 6.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Savannah home is worth about $275,000, up 6.2% in a year, close to the Missouri typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Savannah

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Savannah's police department reported only 2023 and 2024, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Savannah 1.2

Missouri 4.7

U.S. 3.6

Property crime per 1,000

Savannah 4.7

Missouri 20.1

U.S. 17.7

FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Savannah

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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.

St. Joseph

53%

Kansas City

Wathena, KS

Maryville

12%Work in townlive and work in Savannah 13 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,151Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Savannah →

Health in Savannah

Health Grade B

Healthier than 60% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 84% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Missouri

5better than MO·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

6.6%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMO 9% · better 10.1%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMO 13.7% · better 9.8%More adults who have had cancerMO 8.6% · worse

Care nearby

Mosaic Life Care at St. JosephSaint Joseph · 12 mi · ER

Savannah Medical ClinicSavannah · 0.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Savannah · CMS · HRSAHealth in Savannah →

Natural hazards in Savannah

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.

🌪️ Tornadoes🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves

1Does Savannah flood?paid flood claims since 2010 7Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Savannah

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Savannah →

Climate in Savannah

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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.

39° / 21°Winter

64° / 42°Spring

85° / 65°Summer

65° / 44°Fall

How much snow does Savannah get?About 21 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 19, with the last in spring around Apr 17.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Savannah →

Schools in Savannah

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B⁺

School Grade B+

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.

See how Savannah’s schools compare in MO →

DistrictSAVANNAH R-IIISchools4

Minnie Cline Elem. CElementary · Grades K–5 · 603 students Savannah Middle A-Middle · Grades 6–8 · 488 students Savannah High B-High · Grades 9–12 · 752 students Early Childhood Learning CTRPrekindergarten · Grades PK · 68 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.