Nebraska
Albion is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 1,733. Residents earn $70,761 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Albion receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Albion stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Albion is $70,761, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Albion is $210,800, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $731 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
29.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Albion experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches, including 26.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,761 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,427 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $848 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,061 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 112 |
| County GDP | $216M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 18 |
| Commute Time | 16.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |
| Census Median | $210,800 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $301,335 |
| Census Median Rent | $731 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.2% |
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% |
| Depression | 18.5% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 11,247/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.2 inches |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,774 ft (541 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,469/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6872°N, 97.9987°W |
| County FIPS | 31125 |
Winner: Republican by 60.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.5% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,469/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 16.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |