Tunica, MS
Living in Tunica
Bikeability
1
Walkability
4
Commute
97
Public Transit
2
Affordability
88
Public Safety
85
Airports
46
Hospitals
28
Colleges
34
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
4
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.2k
Population
-74 (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
27%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
58%
Family Households
+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black35%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate22%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$52k
Median Household Income
+$1.6k (2010–19)
69%
Above Poverty
-13% (2010–19)
17 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office35%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$201k
Median Home Value
+$80k (2010–19)
13%
Built 2000 or Later
$423
Median Monthly Rent
-$82 (2010–19)
46%
Owner-Occupied
-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K33%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Utility gas81%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Tunica
United States45
Mississippi57
Memphis Metro Area91
Tunica County14
Property Crime in Tunica
United States48
Mississippi57
Memphis Metro Area83
Tunica County87
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (73%)(25%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump26%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Tunica
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding59
Tornado26
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Tunica, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Tunica, MS
DBA Tunica Academy
1 miles, SW
Desoto School
17 miles, SW
Wallace Childcare and Learning Center
18 miles, SW
Living Word Ministry
21 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Tunica, MS
Le Moyne-Owen College
36 miles, NE
Visible Music College
37 miles, NE
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
37 miles, NE
Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences
37 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Tunica, MS
Helena Regional Medical Center
19 miles, SW
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
29 miles, NE
Quitman County Hospital Cah
31 miles, S
Forrest City Medical Center
33 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Tunica, MS
Memphis International Airport
34 miles, NE
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
134 miles, SE
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
165 miles, S