Samuel Hall House · National Register of Historic Places
Albion’s story
Albion in pictures
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A town of 1,986. Healthier than 68% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,986
+6% since 2010
Typical home
$392K
+3.7% in a year
Household income
$108K
median
Median age
42.7
years
Jobs based here
415
A commuter town
What makes Albion stand out
The thing Albion does most differently from other towns.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Albion for work
Where Albion’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
415jobs based in Albion
4%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Albion’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →63°
Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
H 0° · L 46°
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Albion. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Albion
Most working residents leave Albion for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Madison (32%), Edgerton (9%) and Stoughton (8%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Albion4%
Madison32%
Edgerton9%
Stoughton8%
Fort Atkinson3%
21 mi
median commute distance
415
jobs based in Albion
A commuter town
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 floodingTornadoesCold waves
24
paid flood claims since 1993
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
Healthier than 68% of U.S. towns
Albion beats the Wisconsin average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
B+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
5 better27 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Albion | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.3% | 12.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.5% | 5.5% |
Edgerton Hospital and Health Services
4.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
73rd
percentile among WI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Albion has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
36″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–31°
Spring36–57°
Summer59–81°
Fall40–60°
Oct 11
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Schools
Albion’s public schools outperform 62% of Wisconsin districts
The public schools Albion’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 62% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
BSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklawn Academy Private | 6–9 | 87 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Housing
A typical Albion home is worth about $392K
The typical Albion home is worth about $392,000, up 3.7% in a year, 15% above the Wisconsin typical home.
$392KZillow home value
Typical home value
Albion$392K
Wisconsin$340K
+3.7%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
2.1% of Albion is conserved land
10 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
2.1%conserved
2.1%
conserved · 472 of 22,717 acres
10 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Silverwood County Park | — | 288 |
| 2. Albion Park | — | 11 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Famous people from Albion
3 notable people were born in Albion.
About Albion
Town in Wisconsin, United States
The Town of Albion is located in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,069 at the 2020 Census. The unincorporated communities of Albion, Highwood, Hillside, and Indian Heights are located in the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 2,069
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 860 ft
- Area code
- 608
Albion’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Albion.
EdgertonChristianaFultonSumnerDunkirkLake KoshkonongAlbion