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Albany’s story
181 years in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
- 1845Albany is settled
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AlbanyMO
A town of 1,909, settled in 1845. A typical home worth about $125K.
Photo: Americasroof · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,909
−2.9% since 2010
Typical home
$125K
+3% in a year
Household income
$45K
median
Median age
39.1
years
Jobs based here
901
Balanced
What makes Albany stand out
The 3 things Albany does most differently from other towns.
$125Ktypical home
Housing
$125K typical home
53% below the MO typical home
Up 3% in a year.
100 U.S. towns● Albany
Health
82% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than MO on 0 measures, worse on 5.
2025 · SamuelPaulinePeeryHouseHistory
Settled in 1845
2 places on the National Register
Archive photos and papers going back 181 years.
Albany’s report card
Now in Albany
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Residents weigh in
Live in Albany? Is a C− for health right?
Your answer becomes a post in Albany’s Town Square.
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Weather
Forecast →71°
Light Rain
H 73° · L 65°
Local news
All →- Gallatin Boys JV Basketball @ Albanymaxpreps.com · Oct 1
- Benton Varsity Softball @ Albanymaxpreps.com · Oct 1
- Maysville JV Softball @ Albanymaxpreps.com · Sep 30
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Albany. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Albany home is worth about $125K
The typical Albany home is worth about $125,000, up 3% in a year, 53% below the Missouri typical home.
$125KZillow home value
Typical home value
Albany$125K
Missouri$268K
+3%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 18% of U.S. towns
Albany beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better27 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Albany | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.4% | 8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.5% | 6.8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.3% | 3.6% |
Mosaic Medical Center Albany
0.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
42nd
percentile among MO towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Albany has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–38°
Spring41–64°
Summer64–85°
Fall43–65°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 17
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in four working residents works right in Albany
About one in 4 of Albany’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are St. Joseph (12%), Kansas City (7%) and Bethany (5%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
27%work in town
Where working residents work
In Albany27%
St. Joseph12%
Kansas City7%
Bethany5%
Maryville5%
29 mi
median commute distance
901
jobs based in Albany
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.
63risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesDrought
2
paid flood claims since 2017
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Famous people from Albany
5 notable people were born in Albany.
About Albany
City in Missouri, U.S.
Albany is a city in and the county seat of Gentry County, Missouri, United States. It is also the largest city in Gentry County, with a population of 1,679 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1845
- Population
- 1,679
- Area
- 2.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 915 ft
- ZIP code
- 64402
- Area code
- 660
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