Albion, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Edwards County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,107 Population 985/sq mi density
$56,172 Median Income $25,453 per capita
$93,000 Home Value $128,969 Zillow
$808 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
54 Violent Crime/100K 325 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$56,172 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,000 home value, $808/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Albion, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,172
25% below
$25,453 per capita
Home Value
$93,000
67% below
Zillow: $128,969
Median Rent
$808/mo
31% below
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
54/100K
86% below
325/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
59% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
156% above
20.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

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)

Income
75%
Home Value
33%
Rent
69%
Poverty
169%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
256%
Crime
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Albion a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Albion residents earn a median household income of $56,172 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,453. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Albion is $93,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,969. Median rent is $808/month, with 32.7% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Albion reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 325/100K.

Education

13.7% of adults in Albion hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Albion has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,107
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density985/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$56,172
Per Capita$25,453
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty20.9%
County GDP$321M
Avg Weekly Wage$842

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,000
Rent$808
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$128,969
Housing Units942
Rent Burden32.7%

Crime

F
Violent54/100K
Property325/100K

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,576/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation527 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute18 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Albion was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.