North Carolina
Como is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 64. Residents earn $44,583 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Como receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Como offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Como is $44,583, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 84 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Como is $95,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Como enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,583 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,395 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $928 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,591 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 493 |
| County GDP | $1,076M |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Healthcare | 74 |
| Retail | 88 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,062 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.22% |
| Commute Time | 83.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $95,000 |
| 66% below US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,062 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.22% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart Disease | 7.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.2% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 11.5% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.6% |
| Depression | 31.8% |
| Mental Distress | 22.5% |
| Physical Distress | 17.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 13,851/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 74 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.0 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 53 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4983°N, 76.9996°W |
| County FIPS | 37091 |
Winner: Democrat by 26.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.7% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 32.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 74 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Retail Stores | 88 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 83.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |