At a Glance
Median Income
$36,250
$21,418 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
Zillow: $197,765
Median Rent
$708/mo
43.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
32.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
16.8% smoking rate
How Banner Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Banner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Banner a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Banner residents earn a median household income of $36,250 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,418. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 298 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Banner is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,765. Median rent is $708/month, with 43.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
4.4% of adults in Banner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Banner has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population148
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.8%
Economy
F
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$21,418
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty32.6%
County GDP$634M
Avg Weekly Wage$813
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$708
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$197,765
Housing Units76
Rent Burden43.8%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,740/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation482 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute47 min
Broadband71.4%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Banner was built in 1956.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.