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Como, MS
Town in Panola County, Mississippi.
Population
1,258
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
666
ZIP codes
0
Como and its ZIP codes
Como at a glance
- Como is about 11 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $21,404 a year, 62% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $180,600 (6% above Mississippi).
Local data for Como, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Como, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$21,404
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$180,600
Homeownership
37.0%
Bachelor's or higher
8.6%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (75), Dutch Americans (24), German Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Panola County. PPP loans are for Como.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,819
10,737 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,138
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$218M
FY 2026, $6,568 per person
How people get to work
Como, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.5%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Como, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
466
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
57.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Como, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
54.6%
U.S. 33.3% +21.3 pts
Diabetes
29.1%
U.S. 12.1% +17.0 pts
Smoking
28.9%
U.S. 12.8% +16.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.2%
U.S. 11.1% +7.1 pts
Cities near Como
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SardisTown | 5.7 mi | 2 |
| SenatobiaCity | 6.6 mi | 15.6 |
| ColdwaterTown | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| BatesvilleCity | 13 mi | 20 |
| StrayhornCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| CrenshawTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| IndependenceCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| ArkabutlaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4 |
| SledgeTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| CourtlandTown | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| FalconTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| PopeVillage | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| DarlingCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.7 |
| HernandoCity | 23 mi | 25.6 |
| White OakCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| AbbevilleTown | 25 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Como, MS in?
- Como is in Panola County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Como, MS?
- About 1,258 people live in Como, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Como?
- Nearby places include Sardis (5.7 mi), Senatobia (6.6 mi), Coldwater (12 mi), Batesville (13 mi), Strayhorn (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023