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Como, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tate County County
Como, MS
At a Glance
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)
Is Como a Good Place to Live?
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. The unemployment rate stands at 17.7% (392% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 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 $178,473. 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.
Safety & Crime
Como reports 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,170/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.