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Savanna, IL
City in Carroll County, Illinois.
Population
2,816
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,076
ZIP codes
0
Savanna and its ZIP codes
Savanna at a glance
- Savanna is about 4.7 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,036, 42% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $72,400 (73% below Illinois) and median rent is $835 a month.
Local data for Savanna, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Savanna, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,036
Poverty rate
18.6%
Median home value
$72,400
Median rent
$835/mo
Homeownership
60.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.7%
Median age
48.5
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (948), Irish Americans (376), Dutch Americans (168).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carroll County. PPP loans are for Savanna.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,869
4,081 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,171
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $7,688 per person
How people get to work
Savanna, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Savanna, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
545
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 11°F
40.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Savanna, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Savanna
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sabula, IACity | 2.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Mount CarrollCity | 8.4 mi | 2 |
| ThomsonVillage | 8.4 mi | 2.2 |
| Miles, IACity | 9.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Andover, IACity | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| HanoverVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Preston, IACity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| ChadwickVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Goose Lake, IACity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Lake CarrollCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 13.5 |
| Spragueville, IACity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| LanarkCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| FultonCity | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| ElizabethVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Clinton, IACity | 17 mi | 35.6 |
| Springbrook, IACity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Savanna, IL in?
- Savanna is in Carroll County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Savanna, IL?
- About 2,816 people live in Savanna, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Savanna?
- Nearby places include Sabula, IA (2.4 mi), Mount Carroll (8.4 mi), Thomson (8.4 mi), Miles, IA (9.4 mi), Andover, IA (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023