What are the schools like in Como, IL?

School district data for Como is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Como?

The median household income in Como, IL is $65,156 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

What is the weather like in Como, IL?

Como has an average high temperature of 28.9°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.8 inches.

Como, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Como, IL?

Como has a violent crime rate of 183.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 882.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Como, IL a Good Place to Live?

Como is a small town of 601 in Illinois, with a median household income of $65,156 and a 6.6% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Como stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Como is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Como city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Como metro area.

Metric	Como, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$159,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,156	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Como's violent crime rate is 183.1 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

183.1 /100k

Property Crime

882.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Como, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Como sees average highs of 28.9°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 39.3 inches of annual precipitation and 28.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Como, IL
Average High — January	28.9°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	39.3"
Annual Snowfall	28.8"

Demographics

Metric	Como, IL	National Avg
Population	601	—
Median Age	41.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.6%	22.2%
65 and over	17.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Galt, IL 2 mi Rock Falls, IL 4 mi Sterling, IL 4 mi Nelson, IL 8 mi Lyndon, IL 9 mi

Como vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Como, IL affordable or expensive?

Como has a median home value of $159,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $65,156.

What is the crime rate in Como, IL?

Como's violent crime rate is 183.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 882.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Como?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Como, IL a good place to live?

Como, IL has a population of 601, a median household income of $65,156, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Como?

Como averages 28.9°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.3 inches with about 28.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Como?

The population of Como, Illinois is 601 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Como?

Key numbers for living in Como: median home $159,600, median household income $65,156, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Como side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.