Tunica Resorts, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tunica County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,977 Population 69/sq mi density
$40,455 Median Income $19,902 per capita
$172,400 Home Value $147,430 Zillow
$1,069 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,455 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$172,400 home value, $1,069/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Tunica Resorts, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,455
46% below
$19,902 per capita
Home Value
$172,400
39% below
Zillow: $147,430
Median Rent
$1,069/mo
8% below
30.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
203% above
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
53.1%
65% above
27.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Tunica Resorts Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
61%
Rent
92%
Poverty
28%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
303%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tunica Resorts a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tunica Resorts residents earn a median household income of $40,455 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,902. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 270 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tunica Resorts is $172,400 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,430. Median rent is $1,069/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.

Education

12.2% of adults in Tunica Resorts hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tunica Resorts 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

Population1,977
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density69/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,455
Per Capita$19,902
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$731M
Avg Weekly Wage$802

Housing

A
Home Value$172,400
Rent$1,069
Ownership12.9%
Zillow$147,430
Housing Units1,330
Rent Burden30.2%

Health

Obesity53.1%
Diabetes21.8%
Smoking27.5%
Heart Disease9.4%
Premature Death21,013/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation201 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 69%
Commute35 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Tunica Resorts was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.