Collinsville, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · DeKalb County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,835 Population 548/sq mi density
$31,411 Median Income $16,500 per capita
$340 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
145 Violent Crime/100K 1,064 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$31,411 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Collinsville, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,411
58% below
$16,500 per capita
Median Rent
$340/mo
71% below
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
145/100K
62% below
1,064/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
52.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% above
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

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)

Income
42%
Rent
29%
Poverty
194%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
38%
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.