Tunica County

MS · Pop. 63,545 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Tunica County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 63,545.

$/Acre: $840
Property Tax: 0.81%
Growing Season: 240 days
Broadband: 70%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 39.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%
Local Sales Tax0.45%
Combined Sales Tax7.45%
Cost of Living Index86.4
Median Household Income$93,482
Poverty Rate11.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$840
Median Home Price$265K
Acres for Sale1025
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season240 days
Annual Rainfall59.8 inches
Avg Summer High90°F
Avg Winter Low37°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation2,717 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado5/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)138 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.7
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K336
Property Crime /100K254
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City32 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%
Ag EconomyModerate