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