At a Glance
Median Income
$59,417
$24,959 per capita
Home Value
$154,000
Zillow: $117,555
Violent Crime
414/100K
1,461/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Como Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Como's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Como a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Como residents earn a median household income of $59,417 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,959. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,185 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Como is $154,000 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,555. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Como reports 414 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,461/100K.
Education
11.8% of adults in Como hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Como has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population581
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density543/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$59,417
Per Capita$24,959
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$2,978M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,000
Rent
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$117,555
Housing Units201
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent414/100K
Property1,461/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,513/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation633 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute17 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Como was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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