On CDC estimates, Albion is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns
Albion trails Wisconsin on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54615, 54659, 54635, 54642. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Albion
Making ends meet is harder in Albion
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (15.6%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. Utility shut-off threats (7.2% vs 5.5%) and no reliable transportation (8.3% vs 6.7%) are higher too. 17.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Albion
60.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 15.1% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Albion
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Albion runs above Wisconsin on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
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 Wisconsin figure falls outside Albion’s likely range; Albion’s figures come from ZIP codes 54615, 54659, 54635, 54642, which may reach past town lines; 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 23% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 53% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 16%).
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 $68,214; among the 10,355 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$85K), it’s healthier than 25%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.3% of Albion adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Keeping up with care
Share of Albion adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Albion adults…
Albion runs above WI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Albion is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Heart disease, COPD and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Albion as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Albion
No hospital or community health center in Albion itself. These are the nearest.
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 Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Albion adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 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 2nd of 4 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 | C− | 40.8% | 13.4% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| Brockway | C− | 41.3% | 13.8% | 19.1% | ZIP 54615 |
| Manchester | — | — | — | — | |
| Springfield | — | — | — | — | |
| Black River Falls | C | 39.1% | 13.3% | 16.6% | CDC place |
| Irving | — | — | — | — | |
| Adams | C− | 41.2% | 13.8% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Hixton | — | — | — | — |
Manchester, Springfield, Irving and Hixton: fewer than 1,000 residents. 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 (Wisconsin 29.4%). 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 Wisconsin on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Wisconsin 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 | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.8%19.2–24.9 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.7–17.4 | 12.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.1–19.1 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.8%33.6–48.8 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.8–15.4 | 11.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.9%33.9–42.1 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%32.2–40.4 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.6%26.5–33 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.6 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.3–9 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.5%7.5–9.5 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.1%12.4–18 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.6%16.2–21.5 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.6%26.9–36.8 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.7–20.9 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.3%30.1–43.2 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.2%7.7–10.8 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%73.8–80.6 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.7%57.2–64.5 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.7–86.5 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75.3–80.6 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.1%61.4–70.8 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%69.7–83.2 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%20.3–27.3 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.5%25.9–35.2 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%18.3–24.8 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.6%13.5–18.1 | 12.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.8%10.2–13.7 | 9.7% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.3–8.3 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.4–9.4 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.3%15.1–19.8 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.4%30.1–39.1 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.3%14.2–18.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.3–16.9 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.5–10.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4.1–5 | 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 Wisconsin 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 23% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 25%. 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 40.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.6% and 48.8%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Albion?
Black River Memorial Hospital in Black River Falls, 5.7 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 9.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.7–10.8%), against 8% across Wisconsin.
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 Wisconsin 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.