At a Glance
Median Income
$21,865
$16,442 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
Zillow: $180,858
Median Rent
$775/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
71.4% high school+
Obesity Rate
54.9%
30.2% smoking rate
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?
D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Como residents earn a median household income of $21,865 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,442. 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 446 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Como is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,858. Median rent is $775/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
6.0% of adults in Como hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
71.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Como has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,464
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density775/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born7.0%
Veterans20.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$21,865
Per Capita$16,442
Unemployment
Poverty28.0%
County GDP$807M
Avg Weekly Wage$840
Housing
C
Home Value$162,500
Rent$775
Ownership32.5%
Zillow$180,858
Housing Units703
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity54.9%
Diabetes22.6%
Smoking30.2%
Heart Disease9.6%
Premature Death14,233/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain57.9 in/yr
Elevation361 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+71.4%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband69.3%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Como was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.