Tunica County, MS
Living in Tunica County
Bikeability3
Walkability14
Commute69
Public Transit4
Affordability98
Public Safety87
Airports45
Hospitals29
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools13
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation-829 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
60%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black78%
Caucasian19%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate33%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$9.4k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office18%
Service39%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$107kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$590Median Monthly Rent+$110 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached44%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199932%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity58%
LP gas9%
Utility gas32%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Tunica County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Tunica County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (72%)(26%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton75%
Donald Trump24%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Tunica County
Excessive Heat15
Inland Flooding80
Tornado45
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Tunica County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Tunica County, MS
DBA Tunica Academy
2 miles, NW
Desoto School
16 miles, W
Wallace Childcare and Learning Center
18 miles, SW
Living Word Ministry
23 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Tunica County, MS
Le Moyne-Owen College
37 miles, NE
Mid-South Christian College
39 miles, NE
Visible Music College
39 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Tunica County, MS
Helena Regional Medical Center
18 miles, SW
Quitman County Hospital Cah
28 miles, S
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
31 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Tunica County, MS
Memphis International Airport
35 miles, NE
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
132 miles, SE
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
163 miles, S