Collins, IA
Living in Collins
Bikeability28
Walkability70
Commute37
Public Transit29
Affordability79
Public Safety95
Airports31
Hospitals79
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
477Population-5 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Multiracial5%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate43%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year+16% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector67%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office18%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$97kMedian Home Value+$5.7k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$615Median Monthly Rent+$151 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 2009<1%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
LP gas15%
Utility gas64%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Collins
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17
Property Crime in Collins
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Collins
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding35
Tornado22
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Collins, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Collins, IA
Ames Christian School
18 miles, NW
Newton Christian School
19 miles, SE
Ankeny Christian Academy
20 miles, SW
St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
21 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Collins, IA
Iowa State University
19 miles, NW
Grand View University
25 miles, SW
Mercy College of Health Sciences
27 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Collins, IA
Story County Hospital
10 miles, NW
Mary Greeley Medical Center
18 miles, NW
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
19 miles, SE
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
23 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Collins, IA
Des Moines International Airport
31 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
65 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
82 miles, E
Dubuque Regional Airport
138 miles, E