Mississippi River near Savanna Illinois with Railroad Train Oct 4 2015 · Djngsf / CC BY-SA 4.0Dale Gardner Veterans Memorial Bridge · Farragutful / CC BY-SA 4.0
Savanna is a small town of 2,783 in Illinois, with a median household income of $45,474
and a 6.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Savanna stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Savanna is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Savanna city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.5
Savanna's overall cost of living index is 88.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Savanna costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Savanna, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$64,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$726
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,474
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Savanna's violent crime rate is 48.9 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
48.9 /100k
Property Crime
83.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Savanna is served primarily by West Carroll CUSD 314.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Savanna, IL
National Avg
School District
West Carroll CUSD 314
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Savanna sees average highs of 30.7°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 40.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 33.4 inches of snow per year.
Savanna's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Savanna roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $64,700 and median rent is $726/month.
Savanna's violent crime rate is 48.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 83.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Savanna are operated by West Carroll CUSD 314.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 13.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Savanna, IL has a population of 2,783, a median household income of $45,474, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Savanna averages 30.7°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.3 inches
with about 33.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Savanna, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61074.
The population of Savanna, Illinois is 2,783 with a median age of 47.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Savanna: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $64,700, median household income $45,474, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Savanna side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
