The Town FilesComo, Mississippi
Town in Panola County · population 1,118 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $180,600
- Household income
- $21,404
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 44.6
Como is a town of 1,118 people in Panola County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $180,600, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks easier by car than 94% of Mississippi towns, quieter than 81% of Mississippi towns.
How Como ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Como is worth $180,600, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 8.4 times the median household income of $21,404, which is more affordable than 0% of Mississippi towns. 37.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Como | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,600 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | — | $820 |
| Median household income | $21,404 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 8.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 37.0% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.5% | — |
Who lives in Como
| People | Como | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.6% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 27.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.6% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.5% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 22.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.3% | — |
| Work from home | 3.9% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 27.3 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 62.8% | 83.3% |
Weather in Como
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 30.8°F. About 57.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 64 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Como since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 2, 2025 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 26, 2011.
Severe weather in Panola County since 1996
Panola County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4697: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Panola County
Panola County had 10,368 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,195 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Como itself the ACS puts it at 35.3%.
Public schools in Como
4 public schools with 542 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMO PRIMARY | PK-2 | 280 | 14.7 |
| NORTH PANOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 262 | 11.4 |
| NORTH PANOLA ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY | 4-12 | — | — |
| NORTH PANOLA VOC COMP | 7-12 | — | — |
Towns near Como
- Sardis, MS5.6 mi · 1,748 people · home $82,600
- Senatobia, MS7.0 mi · 8,354 people · home $212,100
- Coldwater, MS12.4 mi · 1,381 people · home $91,300
- Batesville, MS13.3 mi · 7,523 people · home $222,400
- Crenshaw, MS14.5 mi · 638 people · home $76,600
- Hernando, MS23.4 mi · 17,138 people · home $315,900
- White Oak, MS25.0 mi · 595 people · home —
- University, MS25.1 mi · 4,696 people · home —
Como questions
Is Como, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Como scores better for retirees than 16% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 81%. 30.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.6).
How much does a house cost in Como?
The median owner-occupied home in Como is valued at $180,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $21,404, so homes cost about 8.4 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Como?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 30.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Como get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Como since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 2, 2025. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)