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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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 293 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 274/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6483°N, 89.5676°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Covington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 6.1 in |
Collins has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.5").