According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.99 square miles (2.56 km2), all land.

[9] Albion has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dwa), with cold, dry winters and hot summers.

Precipitation is highest in the late spring and summer months, with an annual average of 25.7 in (650 mm).

There were 822 housing units at an average density of 830.3 per square mile (320.6/km2).

37.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 835 housing units at an average density of 1,046.4 per square mile (404.0/km2).

35.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.