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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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density115/sq mi
Coordinates40.5126°N, 89.9156°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMason County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 26.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.9 / 100
Community Resilience68.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 136 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 140 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

710 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 753 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 32 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 59 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 36 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 64 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 35 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 87 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 40 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 65 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 59 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 98 km 8
May 10, 2003 EF3 21 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 99 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 10 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 72 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 68 km 1
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 80 km 0
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in

Banner has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.5").

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