Como township, Missouri
Como township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Como township is a geographic entity located in New Madrid County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,598. The land area covers 114.61 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,598 | ±269 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 36.7 yrs | ±3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 646 | ±133 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 739 | ±123 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 646 | ±133 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 93 | ±35 |
| Median Home Value | $66,000 | ±$10,343 |
| Median Gross Rent | $671 | ±$96 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,038 | ±$13,567 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,470 | ±$4,545 |
| Poverty Rate | 25.7% | ±10% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 411 | ±174 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 614 | ±164 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.3% | ±9.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF NEW MADRID
GUS Population: 15,212 (2024)
ID: 107566
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 68, NEW MADRID MO 63869-0068
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BERNIE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BERNIE, MO | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | CLARKTON, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CAMPBELL, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CAMPBELL, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | NEW MADRID, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | NEW MADRID, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CLARKTON, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CLARKTON, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | GIDEON, MO |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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RISCO BRANCH
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 210 MISSOURI ST, RISCO, MO, 63874 |
(573) 379-3583
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PARMA BRANCH
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 205 N BROAD ST, PARMA, MO, 63870 |
(573) 379-3583
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MALDEN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 1203 STOKELAN, MALDEN, MO, 63863 |
(573) 276-3674
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RHODES MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 303 S MAIN ST, GIDEON, MO, 63848 |
(573) 379-3583
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BERNIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 111 N ALLEN ST, BERNIE, MO, 63822 |
(573) 293-4383
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CLARKTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 205 W HWY 162, CLARKTON, MO, 63837 |
(573) 448-3803
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PORTAGEVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 309 E MAIN ST, PORTAGEVILLE, MO, 63873 |
(573) 379-3583
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LILBOURN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 210 E LEWIS AVE, LILBOURN, MO, 63862 |
(573) 688-2622
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CAMPBELL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 404 W GRAND AVE, CAMPBELL, MO, 63933 |
(573) 246-2112
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HOLCOMB BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 105 W MAIN ST, HOLCOMB, MO, 63852 |
(573) 792-3268
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MALDEN MUNI AP, MO US, located 8.8 miles from Como township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45.5° | 27.2° | 36.4° | 3.24" | — |
| February | 50.7° | 30.2° | 40.5° | 3.71" | — |
| March | 60.6° | 38.2° | 49.4° | 4.47" | — |
| April | 71.4° | 48.2° | 59.8° | 5.36" | — |
| May | 80.9° | 58.5° | 69.7° | 5.21" | — |
| June | 89.8° | 67.6° | 78.7° | 3.56" | — |
| July | 92.2° | 71.1° | 81.6° | 4.22" | — |
| August | 91.0° | 68.8° | 79.9° | 3.03" | — |
| September | 84.9° | 60.7° | 72.8° | 3.19" | — |
| October | 74.2° | 48.6° | 61.4° | 3.49" | — |
| November | 60.0° | 38.2° | 49.1° | 4.50" | — |
| December | 48.9° | 30.5° | 39.7° | 4.54" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risco city | City | 1.3 mi | — |
| Parma city | City | 3.4 mi | — |
| Tallapoosa city | City | 4.1 mi | — |
| Catron town | Town | 7.9 mi | — |
| Gideon city | City | 9.1 mi | — |
| Malden city | City | 9.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2914315832. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.