About Collins
Collins is a tiny community in central Iowa counting 503 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Collins is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.49 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,027 residents per square mile.
📰 Collins News Today
- VA Secretary Doug Collins tours Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown weareiowa.com · Aug 18
- Rick Collins Obituary Jul 24, 2026 Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes · Jul 24
- Cedar Rapids woman accused of harassing Iowa legislator thegazette.com · Jul 26
- Joseph Patrick Collins, McGregor, Iowa, June 18, 2026 Grau Funeral Homes · Jun 18
- Victoria "Vicki" L (Selser) Collins Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory · Jun 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Collins Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Collins — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Collins
- Heart of Iowa Nature Trail reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Collins
- Collins-Maxwell Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)503
Rank in state#437 of 940
Land area0.49 sq mi
Density1,027/sq mi
Coordinates41.9024, -93.3081