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Tunica, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tunica County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
961
Population
1,456/sq mi density
$39,958
Median Income
$35,210 per capita
$178,500
Home Value
$147,430 Zillow
$621
Median Rent
22.8% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
112
Violent Crime/100K
2,021 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$39,958 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$178,500 home value, $621/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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 Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,456/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6881°N, 90.3809°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tunica County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.8 / 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
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 |
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").