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Collins, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Covington County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,180 Population 274/sq mi density
$35,946 Median Income $18,911 per capita
$90,400 Home Value $147,123 Zillow
$757 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
45 Violent Crime/100K 1,504 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$35,946 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,400 home value, $757/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Collins, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,946
52% below
$18,911 per capita
Home Value
$90,400
68% below
Zillow: $147,123
Median Rent
$757/mo
35% below
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
45/100K
88% below
1,504/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
59% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.7%
42% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
306 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)

Income
48%
Home Value
32%
Rent
65%
Poverty
170%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Collins a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 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 $35,946 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,911. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 389 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Collins is $90,400 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,123. Median rent is $757/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Collins reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,504/100K.

Education

13.7% of adults in Collins hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Collins has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,180
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density274/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,946
Per Capita$18,911
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$1,023M
Avg Weekly Wage$859

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,400
Rent$757
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$147,123
Housing Units1,000
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

F
Violent45/100K
Property1,504/100K

Health

Obesity45.7%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death15,927/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain58.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation293 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute27 min
Broadband70.4%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Collins was built in 1979.
10.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.