At a Glance
Median Income
$23,125
$33,476 per capita
Median Rent
$275/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,299/100K
12,223/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
15.2%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Collinston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Collinston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Collinston a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Collinston residents earn a median household income of $23,125 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,476. The unemployment rate stands at 15.2% (322% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 571 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Collinston reports 1,299 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 242% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 12,223/100K.
Education
11.3% of adults in Collinston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Collinston has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population234
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density207/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$23,125
Per Capita$33,476
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$755M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$275
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$129,020
Housing Units167
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,299/100K
Property12,223/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death17,460/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain58.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation81 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute20 min
Broadband60.5%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Collinston was built in 1977.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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