North Tunica, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tunica County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
507 Population 889/sq mi density
$836 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher

North Tunica, MS

At a Glance

Median Rent
$836/mo
28% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
67% below
90.1% high school+
Obesity Rate
52.5%
64% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How North Tunica Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows North Tunica's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Rent
72%
Poverty
231%
Bachelor's
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Tunica a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

11.1% of adults in North Tunica hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Tunica has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population507
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density889/mi²
Male / Female12% / 88%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$10,539
Unemployment
Poverty28.7%
County GDP$731M
Avg Weekly Wage$802

Housing

Home Value
Rent$836
Ownership42.6%
Zillow$147,430
Housing Units346
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity52.5%
Diabetes21.3%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death21,013/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation194 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 69%
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in North Tunica was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.