At a Glance
Median Income
$165,469
$62,719 per capita
Home Value
$138,400
Zillow: $321,864
Violent Crime
259/100K
1,726/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
35.5%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Albin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Albin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Albin 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
Albin residents earn a median household income of $165,469 , which is 120% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,719. The unemployment rate stands at 35.5% (886% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,736 business establishments, including 241 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Albin is $138,400 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,864. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Albin reports 259 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,726/100K.
Education
9.7% of adults in Albin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Albin has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population198
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density1,320/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$165,469
Per Capita$62,719
Unemployment35.5%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$8,439M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,172
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,400
Rent
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$321,864
Housing Units103
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent259/100K
Property1,726/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain19.5 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation5,358 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Albin was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 241 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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