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Como, WI

Census-designated place in Walworth County, Wisconsin.

Population

2,197

Land area

2.8sq mi

People per sq mi

781

ZIP codes

0

Como and its ZIP codes

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Como at a glance

  • Como is about 7.2 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
  • The median household income is $75,266, close to the Wisconsin median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $278,400 (4% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,543 a month.

Local data for Como, WI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Como, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$75,266

Poverty rate

3.2%

Median home value

$278,400

Median rent

$1,543/mo

Homeownership

67.5%

Bachelor's or higher

17.8%

Median age

35.6

Average commute

25.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (619), Mexican Americans (281), Irish Americans (257).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Walworth County. PPP loans are for Como.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.0%

Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,639

45,772 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$70,814

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$766M

FY 2026, $7,192 per person

Walworth County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Como, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.4%
  • Carpooled6.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.8%

Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Como, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

932

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

112

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 15°F

36.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Como, WI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.4%

U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts

Diabetes

10.5%

U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts

Smoking

12.0%

U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.8%

U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts

Cities near Como

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Williams BayVillage3.9 mi2.8
Lake GenevaCity3.9 mi6.9
SpringfieldCensus-designated place4 mi0.7
ElkhornCity5.6 mi8.2
Delavan LakeCensus-designated place6.7 mi4.2
Fontana-on-Geneva LakeVillage6.7 mi3.4
LyonsCensus-designated place6.7 mi1.2
Lake IvanhoeCensus-designated place7.8 mi0.9
DelavanCity7.8 mi7.4
WalworthVillage8.2 mi1.7
BloomfieldVillage8.3 mi12.5
Bohners LakeCensus-designated place10 mi3.3
Big Foot PrairieCensus-designated place10 mi0
Hebron, ILVillage10 mi2
Big Foot Prairie, ILCensus-designated place10 mi0.2
Alden, ILCensus-designated place11 mi0.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Como, WI in?
Como is in Walworth County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Como, WI?
About 2,197 people live in Como, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Como?
Nearby places include Williams Bay (3.9 mi), Lake Geneva (3.9 mi), Springfield (4 mi), Elkhorn (5.6 mi), Delavan Lake (6.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023