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Albion, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Edwards County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,107 Population 985/sq mi density
$56,172 Median Income $25,453 per capita
$93,000 Home Value $148,632 Zillow
$808 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
847 Violent Crime/100K 1,331 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$56,172 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,000 home value, $808/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
847 violent crimes/100K (123% above avg)
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. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation527 ft (161 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density985/sq mi
Coordinates38.3766°N, 88.0576°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEdwards County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.1 / 100
Community Resilience61.6 / 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)

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 17 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 19 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 50 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 150 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 18 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 139 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 58 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 14 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 144 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 66 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 18 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 16 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 67 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 21 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 110 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 28 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 19 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 112 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 112 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

507 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 57 fatalities, 804 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 92 km 8
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 42 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 39 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 66 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 51 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 27 km 0
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 90 km 1
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 58 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 27 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 66 km 24
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 59 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 40 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 48 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GAP VIEW RX (1,575 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 100 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 87 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 84 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 88 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 83 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 88 km
2019 HARRIS BRANCH RX 716 93 km
2021 UNNAMED 629 95 km
2022 HARTS CREEK RX 599 97 km
2024 GIBBONS CREEK RX 579 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Albion has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.6").

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