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ComoMS
A town of 1,258. Healthier than 100% of U.S. towns.
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Population
1,258
−12.6% since 2010
Typical home
$181K
−0.3% in a year
Household income
$21K
median
Median age
44.6
years
Jobs based here
243
A commuter town
What makes Como stand out
The 3 things Como does most differently from other towns.
100 U.S. towns● Como
Health
100% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than MS on 3 measures, worse on 23.
DSchool Grade
Schools
Better than 5%
of MS districts
School Grade D.
Taylor-Falls HouseHistory
8 historic places
8 places on the National Register
Listed for their history, architecture or both.
Small town
1,258 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Como. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 0% of U.S. towns
Como beats the Mississippi average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 23.
D−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Mississippi
3 better6 too close to call23 worse
| What stands out | Como | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 8.8% | 13.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 85.2% | 79.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 48.4% | 18.5% |
Highland Hills Medical Center
7.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
1st
percentile among MS towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Como’s public schools outperform 5% of Mississippi districts
The public schools Como’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 95% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
DSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Como Primary School | PK–2 | 267 | Not graded |
| North Panola Middle School | 6–8 | 243 | D |
| North Panola Voc Comp | 7–12 | — | Not graded |
| North Panola Achievement Academy | 4–12 | — | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MS on state tests and graduationAll 4 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Como
Most working residents leave Como for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Senatobia (16%), Memphis (11%) and Batesville (8%). Half commute less than 30 miles.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Como3%
Senatobia16%
Memphis11%
Batesville8%
Olive Branch6%
30 mi
median commute distance
243
jobs based in Como
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Como has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 32°, and snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–54°
Spring51–73°
Summer69–90°
Fall52–74°
Nov 4
typical first frost
Mar 20
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
61risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesTornadoesInland flooding
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
A typical Como home is worth about $181K
The typical Como home is worth about $181,000, about the same as a year ago, 8% below the Mississippi typical home.
$181KZillow home value
Typical home value
Como$181K
Mississippi$198K
−0.3%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A shrinking town
Como has shrunk 12.6% since 2010
1,279 people in 2010; 1,258 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Landmarks
8 places in Como on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Como
Town in Mississippi, United States
Como is a small resort town in Panola County, Mississippi, United States, which borders the Mississippi Delta and is in the northern part of the state, known as hill country. As of the 2020 census, Como had a population of 1,118. Its popular downtown scene is a lively hub of bars and restaurants, including the famous Como Steakhouse. The entire downtown is listed on the National Historic Register.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,118
- Area
- 1.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 358 ft
- ZIP code
- 38619
- Area code
- 662
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