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Banner, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Mason County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
148 Population 115/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $21,418 per capita
$90,000 Home Value $197,765 Zillow
$708 Median Rent 43.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $708/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Banner, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,250
52% below
$21,418 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
68% below
Zillow: $197,765
Median Rent
$708/mo
39% below
43.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
87% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
32.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
48%
Home Value
32%
Rent
61%
Poverty
263%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Banner a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 4.1% (14% 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.

Safety & Crime

Banner reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population148
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$21,418
Unemployment4.1%
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%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,740/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband63.0%
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.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.