Como, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tate County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,464 Population 775/sq mi density
$21,865 Median Income $16,442 per capita
$162,500 Home Value $180,858 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$21,865 median income, unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Como, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$21,865
71% below
$16,442 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
42% below
Zillow: $180,858
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
82% below
71.4% high school+
Obesity Rate
54.9%
71% above
30.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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)

Income
29%
Home Value
58%
Rent
67%
Poverty
226%
Bachelor's
18%
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.