Collins, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 498 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -0.2%
 
Males: 237  (47.7%)
Females: 261  (52.3%)
Median resident age:

39.7 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50055.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,671 (it was $37,917 in 2000)
Collins:

$69,671
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,565 (it was $20,284 in 2000)

Collins city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $139,521 (it was $54,800 in 2000)
Collins:

$139,521
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $147,162; detached houses: $146,868

Median gross rent in 2022: $871.

March 2022 cost of living index in Collins: 83.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.2%
(10.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 16.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Collins, IA (2022)
    • 46194.5%White alone
    • 112.3%Two or more races
    • 81.6%Hispanic
    • 20.4%Black alone
    • 10.2%Asian alone

Races in Collins detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Collins, Iowa as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Collins is 462 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: German (34.4%), American (16.3%), Irish (12.2%), English (10.0%), Northern European (5.9%), Dutch (5.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/28/1894

Elevation: 990 feet

Land area: 0.49 square miles.

Population density: 1,012 people per square mile   (low).

Collins, Iowa map

4 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.8%
Iowa:

3.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,293 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,447 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (18.8 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (146.9 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (289.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Maxwell, IA (2.2 miles ),
Rhodes, IA (2.6 miles ),
Colo, IA (2.8 miles ),
Mingo, IA (3.1 miles ),
Baxter, IA (3.1 miles ),
State Center, IA (3.3 miles ),
Melbourne, IA (3.3 miles ),
Nevada, IA (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 41.90 N, Longitude: 93.31 W

Area code: 641

Distribution of median household income in Collins, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Collins, IA in 2022
Collins satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $122,500
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $73,300
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $85,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $166,800
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $97,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $106,200
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $58,900
Number of permits per 10,000 Collins, IA residents
Average permit cost in Collins, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +32 (+6.9%).
Most common industries in Collins, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (11.2%)
  • Educational services (9.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.2%)
  • Public administration (6.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.8%)
  • Construction (4.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (17.5%)
  • Construction (9.2%)
  • Educational services (6.7%)
  • Machinery (6.7%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (4.2%)
  • Printing & related support activities (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (15.5%)
  • Educational services (11.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.7%)
  • Health care (8.7%)
  • Public administration (7.8%)
  • Social assistance (4.9%)
Most common occupations in Collins, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (13.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.8%)
  • Customer service representatives (6.8%)
  • Registered nurses (4.9%)
  • Child care workers (4.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.9%)

Average climate in Collins, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 94.3. This is worse than average.

City:

94.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2006 was 9.90. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 23.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.90
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2006 was 27.1. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 16.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Tornado activity:

Collins-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 114% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/13/1976, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 24.4 miles away from the Collins city center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 9/28/1986, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.3 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Collins-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 189% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 425.6 miles away from Collins center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 372.7 miles away from Collins center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 372.7 miles away from Collins center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 356.4 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 294.1 miles away from Collins center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 478.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Story County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Collins topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Collins:

  • NEVADA #2 (Hospital, about 10 miles away; NEVADA, IA)
  • NEVADA #4 (Hospital, about 10 miles away; NEVADA, IA)
  • BAXTER HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; BAXTER, IA)
  • NEVADA #3 (Hospital, about 11 miles away; NEVADA, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Collins:

  • Iowa State University (about 20 miles; Ames, IA; Full-time enrollment: 28,662)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 21 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Drake University (about 28 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 61 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 62 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 62 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 76 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)

Public elementary/middle school in Collins:

See full list of schools located in Collins

Library in Collins:

  • COLLINS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $34,749; Location: 212 MAIN ST; 10,380 books; 3 e-books; 209 audio materials; 1,197 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 4 print serial subscriptions; 4 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Collins: Farmers Elevator Company Elevator (A), Collins Fire and Rescue (B), Collins City Hall (C), Collins Public Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Collins include: United Methodist Church (A), Collins Christian Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Story County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Collins that have no violations reported:

  • COLLINS WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 503, Primary Water Source Type: Purch groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.9%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Collins (2011 data):

  • Exchange State Bank: at 104 Main Street, branch established on 1902/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $97.7 mil, Deposits: $75.3 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Mid America Banks, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Collins:

Marital status in Collins, IA
  • Never married: 35.1%
  • Now married: 47.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.0%
  • Divorced: 12.4%

For population 25 years and over in Collins:

  • High school or higher: 92.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Unemployed: 1.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Collins, IA (based on Story County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant18,81137
Evangelical Protestant14,23354
Catholic8,8256
Other2,07113
Orthodox211
None45,581-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
Story County:

1.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Story County:

0.35 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 32
Here:

3.75 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 62
Story County:

7.27 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

5.5%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Story County:

26.2%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Story County:

9.9%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Collins:

45.4%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Collins:

48.0%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Collins:

27.5
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Collins:

21.9%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Collins:

11.7%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Collins:

6.9
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Collins:

29.3%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

55.8%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Collins:

85.4%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Collins, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 1$3,366$40,3926$2,527
Streets and Highways 1$6,155$73,8600$0
Financial Administration 0$0 1$765
Firefighters 0$0 1$425
Local Libraries 0$0 2$613
Parks and Recreation 0$0 3$1,822
Totals for Government 2$9,521$57,12613$6,152

Collins government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Local Fire Protection: $375,000 ($753.01)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $426,000 ($855.42)
    Regular Highways: $104,000 ($208.84)
    Water Utilities: $95,000 ($190.76)
    Solid Waste Management: $49,000 ($98.39)
    Financial Administration: $35,000 ($70.28)
    Police Protection: $28,000 ($56.22)
    Local Fire Protection: $27,000 ($54.22)
    Libraries: $27,000 ($54.22)
    Public Welfare - Other: $25,000 ($50.20)
    General Public Buildings: $19,000 ($38.15)
    Parks and Recreation: $14,000 ($28.11)
    Central Staff Services: $12,000 ($24.10)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $9,000 ($18.07)
    General - Other: $7,000 ($14.06)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($2.01)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $64,000 ($128.51)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $38,000 ($76.31)
    Other - Police Protection: $28,000 ($56.22)
    Other - Solid Waste Management: $22,000 ($44.18)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $128,000 ($257.03)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $9,000 ($18.07)

Collins government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $192,000 ($385.54)
    Solid Waste Management: $51,000 ($102.41)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $346,000 ($694.78)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $10,000 ($20.08)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($2.01)
    Rents: $1,000 ($2.01)
    Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $340,000 ($682.73)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $57,000 ($114.46)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($4.02)
  • Tax - Property: $128,000 ($257.03)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $69,000 ($138.55)
    Public Utilities Sales: $8,000 ($16.06)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.01)

Collins government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,793,000 ($3600.40)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,707,000 ($3427.71)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $86,000 ($172.69)

Collins government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $285,000 ($572.29)

Strongest AM radio stations in Collins:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Collins:

  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKDM (107.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXIA (101.1 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KRKQ (98.3 FM; BOONE, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLRX (96.1 FM; MADRID, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KCOB-FM (95.9 FM; NEWTON, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDFR (91.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KCCQ (105.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KJJY (92.5 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KVJZ (106.3 FM; ANKENY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KHKI (97.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KJMC (89.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: MINORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K206AW (89.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Collins:

  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • KFPX (Channel 39; NEWTON, IA; Owner: PAXSON DES MOINES LICENSE, INC.)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • K48FZ (Channel 48; AMES, IA; Owner: TV-52, INC.)
  • K56GD (Channel 56; AMES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • KRPG-LP (Channel 43; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K19DX (Channel 19; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K27EW (Channel 27; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K33ED (Channel 33; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K51EP (Channel 51; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K53FD (Channel 53; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K59FM (Channel 59; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K69GZ (Channel 69; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K41DD (Channel 41; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K29EA (Channel 29; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)

Collins fatal accident list:

May 29, 1979 09:45 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 56ft / 16.7mTotal length
  • 1,215Total average daily traffic
  • 88Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,215Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Collins, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Collins, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

28 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Collins)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 6.4 Km East Southeast (Lat: 41.879722 Lon: -93.241111), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 65.8 m, Overall height: 74.7 m, Call Sign: KGK678,
    Assigned Frequencies: 458.637 MHz, 154.385 MHz, Grant Date: 11/29/2023, Expiration Date: 01/26/2034, Registrant: Racom Corp., 201 W. State St., Marshalltown, IA 50158, Phone: (888) 752-1016, Fax: (641) 752-0674, Email:

  • 73329 315th Street (Lat: 41.898333 Lon: -93.246667), Call Sign: WPXI766,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.550 MHz, Grant Date: 01/23/2013, Expiration Date: 04/14/2023, Cancellation Date: 07/15/2023, Certifier: James W Wright Jr., Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co., 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KE0IAW, Licensee ID: L02008525, Grant Date: 03/07/2016, Expiration Date: 03/07/2026, Certifier: Martha A Galecki, Registrant: Martha A Galecki, 73341 305th St, Collins, IA 50055

  • Call Sign: KE0VPA, Licensee ID: L02263686, Grant Date: 05/06/2019, Expiration Date: 05/06/2029, Certifier: John M Lengeling, Registrant: John M Lengeling, 11311 W 124th St N, Collins, IA 50055


Most common first names in Collins, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1474.6 years
Charles772.3 years
James776.7 years
William674.4 years
Esther584.8 years
George581.8 years
Mary576.4 years
Frances489.7 years
Harold471.7 years
Hazel488.5 years
Most common last names in Collins, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Kimberley977.3 years
Smith976.8 years
Dodd879.3 years
Morrison783.7 years
Mullihan689.3 years
Long671.9 years
Elliott685.3 years
Stratton581.2 years
Maxwell580.0 years
Carver583.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Collins, IA
  • 73.9%Utility gas
  • 14.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.3%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Collins, IA
  • 55.1%Electricity
  • 38.8%Utility gas
  • 6.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Collins compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Robert Mandell (9)
  • Brian Loveland (3)
  • Brian R. Loveland (1)
  • Brian Roy Loveland (1)

Total of 14 patent applications in 2008-2024.