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About
Life in Collinsville
Collinsville is a community of 24,126 people in Illinois. The median household income is $67,612, median rent runs about $1,038 per month, and median home values are around $163,600. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.
Collinsville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Foreign-Born
3.1%
Broadband Internet
93.2%
of households
Population Growth
-2.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Collinsville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Collinsville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (27.9%), and 3.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.7%
of residents
65 and Older
18.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.4%
of households
Married Couples
38.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.16
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% below IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Collinsville
In Collinsville, rent runs 19% below the IL average, and home values are 38% below the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,724
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $195,064 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below IL average
Unemployment in Collinsville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Collinsville is 0.8 percentage points lower than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Collinsville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL metro area
Commute24.2 min avg
How Collinsville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Collinsville, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV)
Regional airport · few flights193k passengers boarded in 2025
- 21 mi
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Medium hub7.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Collinsville runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
215.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,037.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Collinsville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 14 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Madison County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Madison County, which includes Collinsville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 14 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $37,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $217,000 |
| 2023 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $250,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $106,000 |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5.0M |
| 2020 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $24.8M |
| 2018 | 16 | Hail | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Madison County, county-wide
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Madison County, which includes Collinsville, is typically good — 191 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
191
per year
Moderate Days
170
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Madison County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Collinsville has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.6"
Annual Snowfall
10.8"
Hot Days/Year
46
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
98
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
112
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 2.46" |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 1.96" |
| Mar | 56°F | 36°F | 3.27" |
| Apr | 68°F | 46°F | 4.48" |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 4.84" |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.36" |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 3.70" |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 3.68" |
| Sep | 81°F | 57°F | 3.36" |
| Oct | 69°F | 46°F | 3.07" |
| Nov | 55°F | 36°F | 3.34" |
| Dec | 44°F | 29°F | 2.32" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Collinsville
Uninsured
5.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Collinsville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Anderson Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Maryville
Gateway Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.6 mi away · Granite City
Hshs St Elizabeth's Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.7 mi away · O Fallon
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Collinsville
Collinsville's student/teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Collinsville (within 15 miles)
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
8.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 8,750 students · in-state tuition $13,299 · 61% graduate · median earnings $59,436 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,267 students · in-state tuition $57,960 · 76% graduate · median earnings $75,998 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 960 students · in-state tuition $7,008 · 29% graduate · median earnings $39,919 (10 yrs after entry)
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing
13.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 446 students · 93% graduate · median earnings $82,420 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
14 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 337 students · in-state tuition $33,189 · 72% graduate · median earnings $130,161 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gateway Arch National Park, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Collinsville
Collinsville has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gateway Arch National Park (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
10 mi awayUlysses S Grant National Historic Site
National Historic Site
21 mi awaySte. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
48 mi awayLincoln Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
80 mi awaySpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
80 mi awayNew Philadelphia National Historic Site
National Historic Site
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Collinsville
Collinsville Memorial Library Center
408 West Main Street, Collinsville
Cities Near Collinsville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Collinsville FAQ
Is Collinsville, Illinois affordable?⌄
Collinsville's median rent is $1,038/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $67,612/year. Median home value is $163,600.
Is Collinsville, Illinois safe?⌄
Collinsville's violent crime rate was 216 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1037 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Collinsville, Illinois?⌄
Collinsville has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Collinsville, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Collinsville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,038/month and median household income is $67,612/year. The median home value is $163,600. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Collinsville, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Collinsville is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from