Eugene P. Robertson House · Photo: kennethaw88 · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Albion is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Albion differs from Michigan on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Albion. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Albion
Dental care lags in Albion
57.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 21% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Albion
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.2%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. Utility shut-off threats (15.4% vs 8.7%) and no reliable transportation (14.3% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 28.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Albion is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Albion is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Albion is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Albion is healthier than 7%. Against the 2,361 towns with similar household incomes ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 40%. Health Grade ↓
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 Michigan figure falls outside Albion’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Albion’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Albion is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns, #671 of 701 in Michigan. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 20% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 3%).
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 $39,885; among the 2,361 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 40%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Albion compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.6% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Albion adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28.7% of Albion adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Albion adults…
Albion runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Albion residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
How Albion adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Albion runs above Michigan.
2 in 5 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.
Albion and the towns around it
Albion’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion | D | 45.3% | 15.1% | 19.1% | CDC place |
| Sheridan Township | D | 43.5% | 14.5% | 18.2% | ZIP 49224 |
| Albion Township | D | 42.7% | 13.9% | 18.7% | ZIP codes |
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 (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory 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 Michigan on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Michigan 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 | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.7%23–28.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.5–18.2 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.4%19.2–23.9 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45.3%38.8–51.7 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.1%13.4–16.9 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.3%35.8–42.9 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.8%30.2–37.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.7%25.9–31.5 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.7%11.4–14.2 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%6–7.2 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.7–8.2 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 10.2%9.2–11.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.3–5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21%17.6–24.6 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.1%16.8–21.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.3%28.1–36.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.4–17.7 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38%32.2–44 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.8%8.3–11.6 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%74.8–81.4 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.5%53.7–61.2 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.1%78.5–83.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.3%74–78.3 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.4%60.5–70 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%66.9–80.6 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.4%23.7–31 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.6%32.5–42.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.5%23.6–31.4 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.2%24.1–30.5 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.2%16.8–21.6 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.4%13.6–17.2 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.3%12.7–16 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 28.7%25.7–31.6 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.4%35.2–43.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.2%16.3–20.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.8%17.7–21.9 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.1%7.4–8.8 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.7%11.4–14.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6%5.5–6.5 | 3.8% | 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 Michigan 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 7% of U.S. towns: D for health, #671 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 40%. 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 45.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.8% and 51.7%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Albion?
Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Albion’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Albion have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–11.6%), against 6.9% across Michigan.
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 C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Albion.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Michigan 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.