Tunica Resorts is a small town of 2,096 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $46,454
and a 4.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tunica Resorts stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Tunica Resorts is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tunica Resorts 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
Tunica Resorts's overall cost of living index is 92.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tunica Resorts costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tunica Resorts, MS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$164,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$968
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
11.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,454
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Tunica Resorts'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
Tunica Resorts is served primarily by Tunica School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Tunica Resorts, MS
National Avg
School District
Tunica School District
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tunica Resorts 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.
Tunica Resorts's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tunica Resorts roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $164,000 and median rent is $968/month.
Tunica Resorts'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.
Public schools in Tunica Resorts are operated by Tunica School District.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 17.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tunica Resorts, MS has a population of 2,096, a median household income of $46,454, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
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.
Tunica Resorts 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).
Tunica Resorts, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38664.
The population of Tunica Resorts, Mississippi is 2,096 with a median age of 30.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tunica Resorts: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $164,000, median household income $46,454, crime index 199 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tunica Resorts side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
