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North Tunica, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tunica County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
507 Population 889/sq mi density
$836 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
112 Violent Crime/100K 2,021 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
North Tunica enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density889/sq mi
Coordinates34.7031°N, 90.3797°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTunica County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.2 / 100
Community Resilience69.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 128 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 118 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 144 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 60 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 108 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 142 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 104 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 128 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 140 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 124 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 138 km
Jun 26, 2010 10 km NW of Garner, Arkansas M3.3 147 km
Jun 28, 2010 11 km NW of Garner, Arkansas M3.2 147 km
Jul 17, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.2 104 km
Apr 23, 1994 7 km W of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.2 144 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 99 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 77 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 147 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 133 km
Aug 1, 2025 3 km SW of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.1 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

388 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 111 fatalities, 1,246 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 63 km 9
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 86 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 67 km 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 98 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 75 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 98 km 1
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 84 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 93 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 60 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 84 km 0
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 97 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 27, 1994 EF3 65 km 3
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 90 km 0
Jan 19, 1988 EF3 94 km 3
Dec 14, 1987 EF3 46 km 6
Apr 21, 1984 EF3 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COMP 109 (3,663 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 COMP 109 3,663 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 97 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 97 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 97 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 92 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 94 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 99 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 97 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 92 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 97 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 123 124 1,761 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,760 96 km
2010 COMP 117 1,514 98 km
2014 C-117 YELLOW LEAF CREEK 1,512 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,496 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,363 73 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 127-1 128-1 RX 1,353 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 27 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 92-1 93-1 RX 1,308 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 4.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in
April 62°F (16°C) 5.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.5 in

North Tunica has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.0").

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