At a Glance
Violent Crime
373/100K
3,533/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
26.3%
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Albion Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Albion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Albion a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Albion reports 373 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,533/100K.
Education
24.5% of adults in Albion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Albion has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population214
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density118/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$12,967
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty
County GDP$4,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$617,613
Housing Units147
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent373/100K
Property3,533/100K
Health
Obesity26.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,093/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation123 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+53.9%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 61%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Albion was built in 1975.
80.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (107 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 336 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.