The Town FilesCollins, Georgia
City in Tattnall County · population 540 (2020 Census)
- Household income
- $64,085
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 46.0
Collins is a city of 540 people in Tattnall County, Georgia. It ranks better for retirees than 93% of Georgia towns, better for first-time buyers than 89% of Georgia towns, quieter than 75% of Georgia towns.
How Collins ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
Median rent is $447 a month. 72.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Collins | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | — | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $447 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $64,085 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 72.5% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.2% | — |
Who lives in Collins
| People | Collins | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 14.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 10.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 23.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 64.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Collins
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 39.1°F. About 47.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 24 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Collins since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 11, 2008 about 7.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 11, 2008.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 25, 2014.
Severe weather in Tattnall County since 1996
Tattnall County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Tattnall County
Tattnall County had 5,770 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,821 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Collins itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Public schools in Collins
1 public school with 883 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Tattnall Elementary School | PK-5 | 883 | 12.3 |
Towns near Collins
- Reidsville, GA6.4 mi · 2,515 people · home $119,100
- Hagan, GA10.7 mi · 959 people · home $138,900
- Claxton, GA11.8 mi · 2,602 people · home $162,000
- Lyons, GA12.5 mi · 4,239 people · home $122,000
- Metter, GA15.1 mi · 4,004 people · home $156,300
- Vidalia, GA17.2 mi · 10,785 people · home $158,500
- Oak Park, GA17.9 mi · 512 people · home $78,200
- Glennville, GA19.6 mi · 3,834 people · home $203,600
Collins questions
Is Collins, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Collins scores better for retirees than 93% of Georgia towns and quieter than 75%. 26.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.0).
What is the weather like in Collins?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 39.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Collins get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Collins since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 11, 2008. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)