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Tunica, MS

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A small town with an extra helping of Southern charm.

Small • Casinos • Rural •

An hour south of Memphis on Highway 61, Tunica is a tiny town that has built a respectable tourism industry. Multiple museums explore the region’s history as both a cultural incubator and an agricultural powerhouse. The historic downtown district along Main Street is a charming area full of antique shops and tree-lined sidewalks.

The casino resorts in town are the most popular attractions among visitors and frequently host national touring acts. For family-friendly entertainment, the Tunica RiverPark complex features an aquarium and a series of interactive exhibits. For outdoor recreation, Tunica is surrounded by wide-open spaces, and folks have many options to get into golf, hunting, and fishing.

Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Tunica Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

343 Students

Rating Unavailable

Tunica Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

357 Students

Rating Unavailable

Rosa Fort High School

Public

Grades 9-12

447 Students

4
out of 10
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.