Where Banner Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Banner Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62461, 62401. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Banner Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Banner Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.6%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Banner Township runs above Illinois on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Banner Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Banner Township is insured
Only 6.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Illinois figure falls outside Banner Township’s likely range; Banner Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62461, 62401, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Banner Township adults…
Banner Township runs above IL on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9% of Banner Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Banner Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Banner Township
No hospital or community health center in Banner Township itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Banner Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Banner Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Banner Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Banner Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Township | B | 36.5% | 11.9% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Douglas Township | B | 34.5% | 11.7% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
| Liberty Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Summit Township | B | 34.4% | 11.8% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
Liberty Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Banner Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Banner Township
Why doesn’t Banner Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Banner Township.
What hospital is closest to Banner Township?
St. Anthonys Memorial Hospital in Effingham, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Banner Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Banner Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - Effingham in Effingham, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Banner Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Illinois figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.