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Savanna, IL


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Savanna, Illinois

Savanna, Illinois is 38 miles SE of Dubuque, Iowa (center to center) and 129 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Carroll county. The population of the city is 3,542.

The People and Families of Savanna

In Savanna, about 49% of adults are married. Adults in Savanna are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Seniors are common in Savanna.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Savanna had a median family income of $38,255.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Savanna.

Savanna Housing

Of the housing in Savanna, approximately 67% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. The average age of homes in Savanna is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Savanna are lower than most places in Illinois. Property taxes in the city are low by Illinois standards.

Commuting

In Savanna, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Savanna strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 10%Savanna Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 17%Savanna Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Savanna Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Savanna, IL

Comparing Savanna to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population89
Racial Diversity87
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women63
Well-Paid Single Men53
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults54
Median Family Income42
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Housing Recently Built21

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