Como, MS

Mississippi · Metropolitan · City

1.7 Poor / 5.0
1,464 Population
$21,865 Median Income
$162,500 Home Value
$775 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
31.1 yrs Median Age
6.0% Bachelor's Degree+
1.7
Overall
1.1
Economy
2.5
Affordability
1.5
Education

People

Population1,464
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density775/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupBlack 75.2%

Economy

1.1/5
Median Income$21,865
Per Capita Income$16,442
Unemployment17.7%
Poverty Rate28.0%
County GDP$807M

Housing

2.5/5
Home Value (Census)$162,500
Zillow Value$178,473
Median Rent$775
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$924

Health

Obesity54.9%
Diabetes22.6%
Depression21.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Jan / Jul41° / 81°
Rain58 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

1.5/5
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+71.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.42
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Work From Home3.7%
BroadbandN/A

How Como Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$21,865
Home Value$162,500
Median Rent$775
Poverty Rate28.0%
Bachelor's Degree+6.0%
Unemployment17.7%
Avg Temperature61.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,464
Population Density775 per sq mi
Median Age31.1 years
Male41.2%
Female58.8%
Male 41.2%
Female 58.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 15.6% Black 75.2% Hispanic 2.2% Other 7%
White15.6%
Black or African American75.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races7.0%

Language

English Only99.7%
Spanish Speakers0.3%
English 99.7% Spanish 0.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability11.5%
Health Insurance97.3%

Income

71% below avg
Median Household Income$21,865
Per Capita Income$16,442
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$840
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$59,158

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate17.7%
Poverty Rate28.0%
Total Establishments (County)446
County GDP$807M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation50
Healthcare Facilities43
Retail Stores83
Manufacturing11
Total Establishments446

Industry Mix

Restaurants 50 Healthcare 43 Retail 83 Manufacturing 11

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$59,158
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,608

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time26.5 min
Work From Home3.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

42% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$162,500
Zillow Home Value Index$178,473

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied32.5%

Rental Costs

33% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$775

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$751
1 Bedroom$782
2 Bedroom$924
3 Bedroom$1,177
4 Bedroom$1,295

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,608
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.60%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity54.9%
Diabetes22.6%
Heart Disease9.6%
High Blood Pressure53.4%
Asthma12.2%
COPD14.2%
Stroke7.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking10.7%
Physical Inactivity51.7%
Depression21.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)23.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)20.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.3%
Regular Checkup81.6%
Premature Death Rate14,233 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.3 / 10
Exercise Access42.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)43
Restaurants (County)50

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6

Temperature

41°F Jan 81°F Jul
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Average61.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation57.9 in
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Land Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density775 per sq mi
Latitude34.5136°
Longitude-89.9399°
County FIPS28137

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 27.6%

Republican +43.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.0%
High School+71.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.42

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density775 per sq mi
Land Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6

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