North Tunica is a small town of 941 in Mississippi, with a median household income of N/A
and a 66.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
North Tunica stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether North Tunica is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Tunica city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.4
North Tunica's overall cost of living index is 92.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Tunica costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
North Tunica, MS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$78,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$801
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
49.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
North Tunica's violent crime rate is 685.2 per 100,000 residents
— 80% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
685.2 /100k
Property Crime
4765.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
North Tunica, MS
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Tunica sees average highs of 49.2°F in January
and 91.3°F in July,
with 56.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.1 inches of snow per year.
North Tunica's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes North Tunica roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $78,300 and median rent is $801/month.
North Tunica's violent crime rate is 685.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4765.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
North Tunica, MS has a population of 941, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 66.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
North Tunica averages 49.2°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.5 inches
with about 1.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of North Tunica, Mississippi is 941 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Tunica: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $78,300, median household income N/A, crime index 199 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Tunica side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.