At a Glance
Median Income
$66,618
$43,970 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
Zillow: $269,501
Median Rent
$959/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
67.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
18.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Como a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 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 $66,618 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,970. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 979 business establishments, including 68 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 $269,501. Median rent is $959/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
5.0% of adults in Como hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
67.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Como has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population579
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density526/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born24.0%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,618
Per Capita$43,970
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$2,662M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent$959
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$269,501
Housing Units242
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,186/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain46.5 in/yr
Elevation525 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+67.6%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Como was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
24.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.