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Como, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Whiteside County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
275 sunny days/yr
414
Violent Crime/100K
1,461 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$59,417 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
414 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 31.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in |
Como has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.4").