The Town FilesAlbion, Illinois
City in Edwards County · population 1,971 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $93,800
- Household income
- $56,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 40.3
Albion is a city of 1,971 people in Edwards County, Illinois. The median home is worth $93,800, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 73% of Illinois towns.
How Albion ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Albion is worth $93,800, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $56,500, which is more affordable than 79% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $837 a month. 69.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Albion | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $93,800 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $837 | $960 |
| Median household income | $56,500 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 69.1% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Albion
| People | Albion | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.4% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.8% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 18.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.0% | 90.4% |
Weather in Albion
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 23.6°F. About 50.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.8 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 97 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Albion since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 2, 1990 about 6.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 48 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 3, 1996.
Severe weather in Edwards County since 1996
Edwards County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 1, 2005 | Snowstorm | EM-3199: Record/Near Record Snow |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1416: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Edwards County
Edwards County had 1,933 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,778 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Albion itself the ACS puts it at 10.2%.
Public schools in Albion
2 public schools with 642 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Grade School | PK-8 | 406 | 13.5 |
| Edwards County High School | 9-12 | 236 | 11.8 |
Towns near Albion
- Grayville, IL9.0 mi · 1,550 people · home $74,200
- West Salem, IL10.3 mi · 786 people · home $74,600
- Crossville, IL14.8 mi · 623 people · home $64,500
- Mount Carmel, IL15.9 mi · 7,015 people · home $89,300
- Fairfield, IL17.1 mi · 4,883 people · home $88,800
- New Harmony, IN18.5 mi · 690 people · home $184,400
- Poseyville, IN20.6 mi · 966 people · home $144,400
- Carmi, IL21.0 mi · 4,865 people · home $114,800
Albion questions
Is Albion, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Albion scores better for retirees than 52% of Illinois towns and quieter than 47%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.3).
How much does a house cost in Albion?
The median owner-occupied home in Albion is valued at $93,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,500, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $837 a month.
What is the weather like in Albion?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.0 inches of precipitation a year and 11.8 inches of snow.
Does Albion get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Albion since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 2, 1990. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)