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Como’s story
Como in pictures
1 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 3 places on the National Register.
- 2004NCMap-doton-Como
ComoNC
A town of 123.
Population
123
residents
Median home value
$106K
Census ACS
Median age
40.3
years
Land area
3 sq mi
Small town
123 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Weather
Forecast →68°
Mostly Sunny
H 87° · L 64°
Local news
All →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Como. Another town gets a different order.
Who lives here
Fewer children than North Carolina overall, and fewer college graduates
Children under 18 are 2% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 50% of residents (38% statewide). 12% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across North Carolina.
40.3median age · NC 39.1
ComoNorth CarolinaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
28%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school26%
Some college37%
Associate’s22%
Bachelor’s12%
Graduate0%
| Como | NC | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 1.6% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.7% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 27.6% | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 23.6% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.3% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.1% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.6% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.3% | 24.8% | 26% |
| Some college | 36.8% | 19.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 21.9% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 12.3% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 0% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several pointsBy the numbers →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 87% of U.S. communities.
87risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland flooding
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Como has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 30°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–53°
Spring46–71°
Summer66–88°
Fall50–72°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 6
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Como is
Como beats the North Carolina average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 20.
32 measures vs. North Carolina
0 better12 too close to call20 worse
| What stands out | Como | NC |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 13.9% | 7.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11% | 6.6% |
| More smokers | 22% | 13.5% |
Bon Secours Southampton Memorial Hospital
13.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
0% of Como is conserved land
4.5 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 2,008 acres
4.5 mi
of trails · 1.5 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
About Como
Town in North Carolina, United States
Como is a town in Hertford County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Como had a population of 67.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 67
- Area
- 3.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 75 ft
- ZIP code
- 27818
- Area code
- 252
More about Como
Still missing for Como:a photo of Comoupcoming events