US Post Office-Albion · Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Albion is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Albion differs from Nebraska on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Albion. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Albion
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Albion
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Albion runs above Nebraska on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Albion adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nebraska. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Albion has a top-rated hospital
Boone County Health Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Nebraska figure falls outside Albion’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Albion’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Albion is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 96% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 34%).
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 $74,492; among the 10,851 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$93K), it’s healthier than 88%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Albion adults…
Albion runs above NE on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.7% of Albion adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Care in and near Albion
1 hospital 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 Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Albion adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Albion adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 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
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion | B+ | 31.1% | 11.6% | 12.8% | 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 (Nebraska 27.4%). 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 Nebraska on 6 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Nebraska 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 | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.7%12.9–19.1 | 16.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%10.5–14.5 | 11.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%10.8–14.4 | 14.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.1%25–37.7 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%9.8–13.6 | 10.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.5%32.5–40.7 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%33–41.4 | 33% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.2%26.8–33.9 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 8.8%7.8–10 | 9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.5%10.2–12.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%6.8–9.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.3%5.8–8.9 | 6.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.3–4.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.8%8.8–13.3 | 12.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8%10–15.7 | 13.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.9%22.8–33.4 | 24.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%15.6–21.9 | 19.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.4%22.4–34.9 | 31.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6–10 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.2%74.9–81.4 | 75.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.4%60.7–67.9 | 64.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%84.6–88.6 | 83.7% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.3%79.7–84.7 | 77.5% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%60.2–70.2 | 62.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.4%65.8–81.8 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.4%13.8–19.4 | 18.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 26.8%22.4–31.7 | 29.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.9%15.6–22.5 | 20.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.3%7.2–11.8 | 12.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.1%5.6–8.7 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.1–6 | 6.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.4–6.4 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.7%5–8.6 | 8.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.2%24.7–33.9 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.5%11.7–17.4 | 12% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.2%9.4–13.2 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%8.6–11.5 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%3.7–5.5 | 4.4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.1–9 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.8–4.1 | 3.2% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Nebraska 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 74% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 88%. 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 31.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 37.7%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Albion?
Boone County Health Center in Albion, 0.4 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 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–10%), against 9.9% across Nebraska.
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 C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Albion.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Nebraska 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.