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Como, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tate County County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
1,464
Population
775/sq mi density
$21,865
Median Income
$16,442 per capita
$162,500
Home Value
$178,473 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
362
Violent Crime/100K
6,170 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$21,865 median income, 17.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Como enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 775/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5136°N, 89.9399°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tate County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.6 in |
Como has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.1").