Why visit Como
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks in and around town.
Highlights include McGehee Plantation and Taylor-Falls House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Como
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Como
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 the Wikipedia article Como, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
McGehee Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Plantation house in Tate County, Mississippi
Taylor-Falls House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Como, Mississippi, listed on the NRHP in Panola County
Churches and places of worship6
Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Church building in Mississippi, United States of America
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries9
History
Como is known for its rich blues history, with a number of blues artists hailing from the area, including Grammy-nominated musician RL Boyce.
From the History section of Como, Mississippi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Como
18 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 31°F | 4.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 34°F | 5.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 51°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 60°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 67°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 70°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 62°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 40°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 33°F | 5.9 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Senatobia (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Panola County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2023-03-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-22: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-28: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-16: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
University-Oxford Airport (UOX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Coldwater 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Batesville 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Hernando 23 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Oxford 26 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- Byhalia 28 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
- Southaven 30 mi north, about 49 min by car
- Olive Branch 31 mi north, about 50 min by car
- Horn Lake 31 mi north, about 50 min by car
- Collierville 39 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Memphis 41 mi north, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Como, Mississippi, Magnolia677, CC BY 4.0
- Church Hiding Behind a Magnolia Tree, NatalieMaynor from Jackson, Mississippi, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Taylor Falls House, Tommycie, CC BY-SA 3.0
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