Washington
Albion is a small town in Washington with a population of 448. Residents earn $55,750 per year, which is 26% 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. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. 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 $55,750, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Albion is $170,800, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,024 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Albion experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches, including 32.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,750 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,148 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,241 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,863 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,243 |
| County GDP | $3,378M |
| Restaurants | 123 |
| Healthcare | 100 |
| Retail | 92 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,918 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.88% |
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Census Median | $170,800 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,024 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.2% |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 45.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,918 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.88% |
| Obesity | 32.5% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.8% |
| Depression | 28.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,805/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 100 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.4 inches |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,248 ft (685 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7916°N, 117.2512°W |
| County FIPS | 53075 |
Winner: Democrat by 9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.9% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,149/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 95.7% |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 100 |
| Restaurants | 123 |
| Retail Stores | 92 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 20.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |