The Town FilesCollins, Ohio
Community in Huron County · population 628 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $191,200
- Household income
- $51,400
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 47.7
Collins is a community of 628 people in Huron County, Ohio. The median home is worth $191,200, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 91% of Ohio towns, better for families than 74% of Ohio towns.
How Collins ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Collins is worth $191,200, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $51,400, which is more affordable than 9% of Ohio towns. 94.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Collins | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $191,200 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | — | $914 |
| Median household income | $51,400 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 94.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Collins
| People | Collins | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.7 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 34.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 0.0% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 31.6 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Collins
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 40.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 123 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Collins since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 20, 2000 about 7.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 11 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 15, 2026.
Severe weather in Huron County since 1996
Huron County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Huron County
Huron County had 21,414 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,225 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Collins itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Collins
3 public schools with 979 students, about 20.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Reserve Elementary School | PK-5 | 478 | 20.8 |
| Western Reserve High School | 9-12 | 287 | 17.9 |
| Western Reserve Middle School | 6-8 | 214 | 23.8 |
Towns near Collins
- Wakeman, OH4.1 mi · 990 people · home $196,300
- Berlin Heights, OH4.8 mi · 651 people · home $177,900
- Norwalk, OH6.6 mi · 17,068 people · home $163,300
- Milan, OH6.7 mi · 1,371 people · home $193,100
- Huron, OH10.8 mi · 6,922 people · home $222,500
- Monroeville, OH11.5 mi · 1,300 people · home $136,100
- New London, OH12.7 mi · 2,416 people · home $114,200
- Vermilion, OH13.7 mi · 10,659 people · home $183,600
Collins questions
Is Collins, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Collins scores better for retirees than 29% of Ohio towns and quieter than 70%. 34.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.7).
How much does a house cost in Collins?
The median owner-occupied home in Collins is valued at $191,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,400, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Collins?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.1 inches of precipitation a year and 32.7 inches of snow.
Does Collins get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Collins since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 20, 2000. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)