Collins, IA

Collins, IA

At a Glance

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)

Is Collins a Good Place to Live?

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 4.1% (14% 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 $255,897. 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.

Safety & Crime

Collins reports 270 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 540/100K.

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 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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