Savannah, MO

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Population
5,107
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,106 ft
Median Home Value
$161,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$852/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,535
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Located about ten miles north of St. Joseph along Highway 71, Savannah offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere for roughly 5,000 residents. At the center of town sits a traditional square, where local shops, cafes, and historic homes surround the 1899 Andrew County Courthouse. The neighborhoods are quiet and walkable, while nearby spots like the Happy Holler Lake Conservation Area give residents an easy destination for fishing, walking trails, and fresh air.

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Families are drawn to the community for the Savannah R-III School District and local college classes through North Central Missouri College. Everyday essentials, healthcare clinics, and county services are right in town, while St. Joseph is just a short drive south for regional hospitals, major retailers, and dining. With Kansas City only an hour away, Savannah provides an affordable, peaceful home base with quick access to regional job markets and city amenities.

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