Como, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Whiteside County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
581
Population
543/sq mi density
$59,417
Median Income
$24,959 per capita
$154,000
Home Value
$117,555 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$59,417 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Como experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 28.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 543/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7665°N, 89.7653°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Whiteside County County |
| Nearest Airport | Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in |
Como has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (1.6").