At a Glance
Median Income
$61,392
$43,484 per capita
Violent Crime
297/100K
2,969/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.4%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Collins Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Collins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Collins a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Collins residents earn a median household income of $61,392 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,484. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 423 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Collins reports 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,969/100K.
Education
38.4% of adults in Collins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Collins has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population520
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density510/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,392
Per Capita$43,484
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$920M
Avg Weekly Wage$900
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$160,034
Housing Units320
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent297/100K
Property2,969/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,557/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation233 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.4%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband62.0%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Collins was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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