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Como, IL
Census-designated place in Whiteside County, Illinois.
Population
535
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
502
ZIP codes
0
Como and its ZIP codes
Como at a glance
- Como is about 2.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,750, 24% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,700 (33% below Illinois).
Housing and community stats
Como, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,750
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$175,700
Homeownership
84.4%
Bachelor's or higher
10.3%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
15.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (233), Scottish Americans (121), Mexican Americans (96).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whiteside County. PPP loans are for Como.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,349
20,285 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,536
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$368M
FY 2026, $6,611 per person
How people get to work
Como, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.2%
- Carpooled20.8%
- Public transit5.7%
- Walked15.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 15.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Como, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
681
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
158
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 12°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Como, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Como
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GaltCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Rock FallsCity | 4 mi | 4 |
| SterlingCity | 4.7 mi | 5.9 |
| NelsonVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| LyndonVillage | 9 mi | 0.8 |
| TampicoVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| ColetaVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| MorrisonCity | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| ProphetstownCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| HarmonVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Deer GroveVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| MilledgevilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| DixonCity | 16 mi | 9.5 |
| WalnutVillage | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| New BedfordVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| ErieVillage | 18 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Como, IL in?
- Como is in Whiteside County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Como, IL?
- About 535 people live in Como, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Como?
- Nearby places include Galt (1.6 mi), Rock Falls (4 mi), Sterling (4.7 mi), Nelson (8.6 mi), Lyndon (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023