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 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. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 5.9 in |
Como has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (3.1").