Collins Township, IA
Living in Collins Township
Bikeability
16
Walkability
52
Commute
29
Public Transit
19
Affordability
72
Public Safety
95
Airports
31
Hospitals
79
Colleges
68
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
95
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
714
Population
-31 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
12%
College-Educated
-4% (2010–19)
75%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate40%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$64k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
33 mi
Average Commute
97%
Lived Here Last Year
+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$120k
Median Home Value
+$6.8k (2010–19)
2%
Built 2000 or Later
$627
Median Monthly Rent
+$169 (2010–19)
69%
Owner-Occupied
-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 2009<1%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K3%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas35%
Utility gas46%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Collins Township
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17
Property Crime in Collins Township
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 Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding48
Tornado26
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Collins Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Collins Township, IA
Newton Christian School
19 miles, SE
Ames Christian School
19 miles, W
St Francis Catholic School
20 miles, NE
Marshalltown Christian School
21 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Collins Township, IA
Iowa State University
20 miles, NW
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
21 miles, SW
Grand View University
26 miles, SW
Mercy College of Health Sciences
28 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Collins Township, IA
Story County Hospital
10 miles, NW
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
19 miles, SE
Mary Greeley Medical Center
19 miles, NW
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
22 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Collins Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
33 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
64 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
81 miles, E
Dubuque Regional Airport
136 miles, E