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Savannah, TN
City in Hardin County, Tennessee.
Population
7,412
Land area
6.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,087
ZIP codes
0
Savannah and its ZIP codes
Savannah at a glance
- Savannah is about 6.3 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 86th among 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- The median household income is $39,712, 43% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,200 (44% below Tennessee) and median rent is $758 a month.
Local data for Savannah, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Savannah, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,712
Poverty rate
29.8%
Median home value
$160,200
Median rent
$758/mo
Homeownership
51.1%
Bachelor's or higher
12.6%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (828), German Americans (670), Mexican Americans (258).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hardin County. PPP loans are for Savannah.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,716
8,351 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,125
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $7,683 per person
How people get to work
Savannah, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Savannah, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
416
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
152
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 30°F
59.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Savannah, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
23.7%
U.S. 12.8% +10.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities near Savannah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OlivetCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 6 |
| CrumpCity | 5.4 mi | 5.1 |
| NixonCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.8 |
| AdamsvilleTown | 8.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Morris ChapelCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 2.6 |
| ShilohCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| Childers HillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| SaltilloTown | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| StantonvilleTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| CounceCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| MilledgevilleTown | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Walnut GroveCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.8 |
| SardisTown | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| MichieTown | 17 mi | 5.6 |
| EnvilleTown | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| CliftonCity | 18 mi | 5.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Savannah, TN in?
- Savannah is in Hardin County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Savannah, TN?
- About 7,412 people live in Savannah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Savannah?
- Nearby places include Olivet (2.3 mi), Crump (5.4 mi), Nixon (7.2 mi), Adamsville (8.8 mi), Morris Chapel (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023