At a Glance
Median Income
$67,292
$31,463 per capita
Home Value
$130,700
Zillow: $278,528
Median Rent
$883/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
14.0% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Collins residents earn a median household income of $67,292 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,463. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 984 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Collins is $130,700 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,528. Median rent is $883/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
16.4% of adults in Collins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Collins has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population493
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density1,006/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,292
Per Capita$31,463
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$1,523M
Avg Weekly Wage$960
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,700
Rent$883
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$278,528
Housing Units198
Rent Burden19.5%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,112/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation1,001 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Collins was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.