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Albion’s story
Albion in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 3 places on the National Register.
AlbionIN
A town of 2,723. Nearly 3.4% of it is conserved land.
Photo: Dlgagen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
2,723
−5.4% since 2010
Median home value
$143K
Census ACS
Household income
$71K
median
Median age
36.0
years
Jobs based here
2,150
A job hub
What makes Albion stand out
The 3 things Albion does most differently from other towns.
2 miof trails
Outdoors
#49 most trails in IN
1.5 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves
3.4% of the town is conserved land.
100 U.S. towns● Albion
Health
54% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than IN on 0 measures, worse on 0.
2,150jobs here
Work
2,150 jobs
based in Albion, a regional job hub
16% of working residents work in town.
A job hub
Every workday, about 1,987 people come to Albion for work
Where Albion’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,150jobs based in Albion
16%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Albion’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →84°
Mostly Cloudy
H 80° · L 57°
Local news
All →- Brighton news: Pascal Gross' longevity and trophy chances - Johnny Cantor Q&ABBC · Oct 1
- Alloa midfielder joins rivals Stirling Albion on loan in bid for regular game timeAlloa Advertiser · Sep 30
- Who features in Brighton's Best Midfield Three?roundtable.io · Sep 28
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Albion. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
3.4% of Albion is conserved land
1.5 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
#49for trails in IN
3.4%
conserved · 41 of 1,210 acres
1.5 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
#182
most conserved land in IN
#80
most walkable in IN
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hidden Diamonds Park | 1.5 mi | 85 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Housing
Homes in Albion sell for about $210K
The median sale price was $210,000 in May 2026.
$210Kmedian sale price
3
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 46% of U.S. towns
Albion tracks Indiana closely on all 32 CDC measures.
B−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Indiana
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Parkview Noble Hospital
7.3 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
73rd
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
About one in six working residents works right in Albion
Most working residents leave Albion for work: only 16% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Wayne (13%), Kendallville (8%) and Elkhart (3%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
16%work in town
Where working residents work
In Albion16%
Fort Wayne13%
Kendallville8%
Elkhart3%
Ligonier3%
18 mi
median commute distance
2,150
jobs based in Albion
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.
24risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
9
paid flood claims since 1981
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 69% of U.S. towns
Albion reports less crime per resident than 69% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
B+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Albion1.8
Indiana3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Albion4.4
Indiana12.5
U.S.15.5
69th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
71st
percentile among IN towns
4
violent crimes reported in 2025
10
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Albion has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
24″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–34°
Spring38–59°
Summer60–81°
Fall42–62°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Landmarks
3 places in Albion on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Albion
6 notable people were born in Albion.
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Edward C. RobertsonAmerican football player and coach · 1876–1903J
Jack M. OttPh.D. The Ohio State University 1967 · born 1931About Albion
Town in Indiana, United States
Albion is a town in Albion and Jefferson townships, Noble County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 2,222 at the 2020 census. The town is the county seat of Noble County.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 2,222
- Area
- 1.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 955 ft
- ZIP code
- 46701
- Area code
- 260
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