Tunica is a town in and the county seat of Tunica County, Mississippi, United States, near the Mississippi River. As of the 2020 census, Tunica had a population of 1,026. Until the early 1990s when casino gambling was introduced in the area, Tunica had been one of the most impoverished places in the United States. Despite this economic improvement, Tunica's population continues to decline from its peak in 1970.

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Town numbers

ZIP code38676

Area code662

Living in Tunica

Housing in Tunica

$145K▲ 2.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Tunica home is worth about $145,000, up 2.3% in a year, 27% below the Mississippi typical home.

Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Tunica

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Not graded

Tunica has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent2

Property23

Reported in 202525

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Tunica

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Most working residents leave Tunica for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Tunica Resorts (12%), Memphis (10%) and Olive Branch (7%). Half commute less than 31 miles.

Tunica Resorts

12%

Memphis, TN

10%

Olive Branch

Southaven

11%Work in townlive and work in Tunica 31 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 654Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Tunica →

Health in Tunica

Compared with Mississippi

2better than MS·18worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 1▲ 1▼ 5 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10.7%Fewer binge drinkersMS 13.6% · better 83.4%More adults treating high blood pressureMS 79.7% · better 14.9%More adults with COPDMS 8.6% · worse

Care nearby

Helena Regional Medical CenterHelena · 18 mi · ER

Aaron E. Henry - Tunica ClinicTunica · 0.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Tunica · CMS · HRSAHealth in Tunica →

Natural hazards in Tunica

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.

🏚️ Earthquakes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

16Does Tunica flood?paid flood claims since 1979 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Tunica

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Tunica →

Climate in Tunica

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Tunica has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 33°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

53° / 35°Winter

73° / 52°Spring

90° / 71°Summer

74° / 53°Fall

How much snow does Tunica get?About 1 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 15, with the last in spring around Mar 14.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Tunica →

Schools in Tunica

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School Grade C

The public schools Tunica’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 73% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictTunica School DistrictSchools1

Tunica Elementary School C-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 308 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MS. Ratings are from neighbors.