Collins, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Collins is a community in Story County, Iowa, home to about 533 people spread across 0.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $34,375 a year, and a typical home is worth about $159,200. About 31.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 8 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Collins ranks number 459 of 1,017 in population, number 457 in median household income, number 296 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Collins typically top out near 83°F in July, while January nights average about 10°F. The area sees roughly 31 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
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What is the population of Collins, Iowa?
Collins has a population of about 533 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Collins, Iowa in?
Collins is located in Story County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Collins, Iowa?
The median home value in Collins is about $159,200, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Collins, Iowa?
The median personal income in Collins is about $34,375 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Collins, Iowa?
Since 1950, 65 tornadoes have been recorded in Story County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Collins, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 83 degrees and January lows about 10 degrees, with around 31 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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