At a Glance
Median Rent
$836/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
112/100K
2,021/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
51.5%
28.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
52.5%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
301 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Tunica a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
North Tunica reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,021/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population507
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density889/mi²
Male / Female12% / 88%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$10,539
Unemployment51.5%
Poverty28.7%
County GDP$731M
Avg Weekly Wage$802
Housing
Home Value
Rent$836
Ownership42.6%
Zillow$147,430
Housing Units346
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent112/100K
Property2,021/100K
Health
Obesity52.5%
Diabetes21.3%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death21,013/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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