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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 11.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 527 ft (161 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 985/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3766°N, 88.0576°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Edwards County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in |
Albion has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (3.2").