Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Albion is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
Albion trails Illinois on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Albion. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Albion
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Albion
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Albion runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Albion
57.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 22.1% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Albion
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.5%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Illinois figure falls outside Albion’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Albion’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Albion is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 30% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 15%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Albion’s median household income is $56,500; among the 7,884 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$71K), it’s healthier than 26%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Albion adults…
Albion runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Albion adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Albion
1 community health center in Albion, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Albion; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Albion adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Albion runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Albion adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.2% of Albion adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Albion and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion | C− | 41.1% | 14% | 18.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Albion adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Albion
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Albion is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Albion’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Albion | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.7%20.4–27.7 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.4–18.8 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%16.9–21.6 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.1%32.5–50.7 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14%12–16.1 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.3%34.9–44 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%34.1–43.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.8%28.2–35.7 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.6–10.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.4–9.6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.7%9.1–12.5 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.1%18.4–26.6 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.5%15.4–21.9 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.5%23.5–34.1 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%13.8–20.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%29.5–44.7 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%6.8–11.2 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%74.2–81.7 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.1%53.2–61.5 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%82.8–87.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75.1–81 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.5%54.8–66.1 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.9%63.8–75.9 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%20.9–28.9 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.7%28.3–39.7 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%20.7–28.7 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.7%14.4–21.7 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.9%10.7–15.5 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9%7.6–10.6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%7.7–10.8 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.2%15.7–23.4 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36%31.1–41.3 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.1%15.5–21.1 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%14.1–18.9 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%7.9–10.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.4–12.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.3–5.8 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Albion
Is Albion a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Albion is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 26%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Albion?
CDC estimates 41.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.5% and 50.7%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Albion?
Wabash General Hospital 1 in Mount Carmel, 15.9 miles in a straight line from Albion’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Albion have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–11.2%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Albion more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Albion.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Illinois figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.