Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Albion is healthier than 72%
Albion trails New York on 18 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, depression and stroke run high in Albion
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.7%), vs 17.5% across New York. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.4% across New York. In all, Albion runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Albion
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.8%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Albion
54.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 22.1% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓
Albion is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Albion is healthier than 22%. Against the 2,876 towns with similar household incomes ($31K–$52K), it’s healthier than 72%. 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 New York 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 22% of U.S. towns, #717 of 755 in New York. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 54% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 14%).
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 $41,581; among the 2,876 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$52K), it’s healthier than 72%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Albion is healthier than 5% of graded towns, against 22% nationally.
Out of every 100 Albion adults…
Albion runs above NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
2.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Albion adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
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 New York.
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.
20.8% of Albion adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
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− | 35.7% | 12.4% | 18.8% | 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 (New York 27.2%). 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 New York on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the New York 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 | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23%20.1–25.9 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.4–18.2 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.3–21.6 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.7%28–44.3 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.7–14.1 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36%32–40.3 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%32.1–40.8 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.8%25.6–32.2 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.8–13.6 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.4–8.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.3%8.2–10.4 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.1%18.4–26 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.8%16.2–21.4 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.9%27.1–37.2 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.7–19.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.4%33.3–47.5 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%7.2–10 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%75.7–82.3 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.4%50.5–58.1 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.6–88 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76%73.1–78.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%58.6–68.5 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.8%65.7–80.5 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%18.5–25.2 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.9%29.8–40.5 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.1%23.5–31.3 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.2%18.3–24.3 | 17.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17%14.9–19.4 | 14.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.7%9.5–12.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.8%18–23.6 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.8%28.5–37.3 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.6%14.6–18.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.6–18.3 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.4–11.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.5–5.5 | 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 New York 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 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #717 of 755 in New York. 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 35.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28% and 44.3%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Albion?
Medina Memorial Hospital in Medina, 10.5 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 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–10%), against 7.9% across New York.
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 New York 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.