At a Glance
Median Income
$31,411
$16,500 per capita
Median Rent
$340/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
145/100K
1,064/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
52.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
20.8% smoking rate
How Collinsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Collinsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Collinsville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Collinsville residents earn a median household income of $31,411 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,500. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,482 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Collinsville reports 145 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,064/100K.
Education
8.9% of adults in Collinsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
52.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Collinsville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,835
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density548/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born28.3%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$31,411
Per Capita$16,500
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty24.0%
County GDP$3,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$969
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$340
Ownership56.2%
Zillow$208,222
Housing Units848
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent145/100K
Property1,064/100K
Health
Obesity43.4%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death11,969/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation842 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+52.3%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute22 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Collinsville was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
28.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.