Como, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Hertford County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
64 Population 20/sq mi density
$44,583 Median Income $43,395 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $127,981 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$44,583 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Como, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,583
41% below
$43,395 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
66% below
Zillow: $127,981
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
23.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°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
59%
Home Value
34%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Como a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Como residents earn a median household income of $44,583 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,395. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 493 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Como is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,981. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

6.7% of adults in Como hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Como has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population64
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,583
Per Capita$43,395
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,076M
Avg Weekly Wage$928

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$127,981
Housing Units43
Rent Burden34.2%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking23.2%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death13,851/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation53 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 63%
Commute84 min
Broadband68.8%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Como was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Franklin Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.