The Town FilesAlbion, Nebraska
City in Boone County · population 1,699 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $219,000
- Household income
- $74,492
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 38.1
Albion is a city of 1,699 people in Boone County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $219,000, above the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks better for cycling than 100% of Nebraska towns, more walkable than 86% of Nebraska towns, more vibrant than 80% of Nebraska towns.
How Albion ranks
Percentile among Nebraska towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nebraska towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Albion is worth $219,000, above the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $74,492, which is more affordable than 16% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $705 a month. 76.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Albion | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $219,000 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $705 | $818 |
| Median household income | $74,492 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 76.2% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.3% | — |
Who lives in Albion
| People | Albion | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.8% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 26.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.2% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 15.8 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.4% | 87.8% |
Weather in Albion
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 11.1°F. About 27.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.6 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 161 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Albion since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 8, 1965 about 9.8 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 55 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 57 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 19, 1987.
Severe weather in Boone County since 1996
Boone County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Winter Storm | DR-4868: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| May 3, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4778: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| July 27, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4662: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4521: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3483: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Boone County
Boone County had 2,452 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,753 a year. Unemployment was 1.7% in 2023; in Albion itself the ACS puts it at 1.5%.
Public schools in Albion
3 public schools with 653 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOONE CENTRAL ELEM-ALBION | PK-4 | 272 | 16.0 |
| BOONE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 204 | 11.3 |
| BOONE CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 177 | 16.1 |
Towns near Albion
- St. Edward, NE10.8 mi · 725 people · home $102,100
- Newman Grove, NE12.2 mi · 667 people · home $100,000
- Elgin, NE20.8 mi · 717 people · home $110,600
- Genoa, NE21.7 mi · 894 people · home $115,900
- Fullerton, NE22.4 mi · 1,244 people · home $128,500
- Tilden, NE26.0 mi · 992 people · home $156,500
- Humphrey, NE26.5 mi · 857 people · home $231,300
- Madison, NE29.6 mi · 2,283 people · home $133,200
Albion questions
Is Albion, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Albion scores better for retirees than 74% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 38%. 22.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.1).
How much does a house cost in Albion?
The median owner-occupied home in Albion is valued at $219,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,492, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $705 a month.
What is the weather like in Albion?
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 11.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 27.2 inches of precipitation a year and 26.6 inches of snow.
Does Albion get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Albion since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 8, 1965. The typical Nebraska town has had 23.
- 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)