At a Glance
Median Income
$67,692
$34,066 per capita
Home Value
$190,500
Zillow: $226,482
Violent Crime
125/100K
2,436/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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?
B
3.0 / 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 $67,692 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,066. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,419 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Collins is $190,500 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,482. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Collins reports 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,436/100K.
Education
6.3% of adults in Collins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Collins has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population359
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density78/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,692
Per Capita$34,066
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,991M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,500
Rent
Ownership92.8%
Zillow$226,482
Housing Units142
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent125/100K
Property2,436/100K
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,506/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation896 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute33 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Collins was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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