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Cost of living in Tunica County, MS

Part of the Memphis Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,950/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 9,586 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,098 37%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $367 12%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $298 10%
Energy $197 7%
State tax $135 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Tunica County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$999
per month
1 bedroom
$1,098
per month
2 bedroom
$1,234
per month
3 bedroom
$1,487
per month
4 bedroom
$1,636
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Tunica County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$38,402
per year
Individual earnings
$32,515
per year
Per capita
$22,574
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Tunica County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$154,500
Annual property tax
$679

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Tunica County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$158
per month · 13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas
$39
per month
Annual total
$2,364
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Tunica County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
13.1%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Tunica County

State and local tax rates for Mississippi.

State income tax
5.0%
Flat rate
State sales tax
7.0%
Combined sales tax
7.1%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Tunica County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
28.2 min
Drive alone
82.8%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
0.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Tunica County

What it costs to live in Tunica County each month.

Single person
$2,950
per month
  • Rent $1,098
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $298
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $367
  • State tax $135
Couple
$3,794
per month
  • Rent $1,234
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $494
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $321
  • State tax $160
Family
$6,158
per month
  • Rent $1,487
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $749
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $321
  • State tax $160

Frequently asked questions about Tunica County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Tunica County?

In Tunica County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,098 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,234 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,487 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Tunica County?

In Tunica County, MS, the average household income is $38,402 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,515 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Tunica County?

The estimated cost of living in Tunica County, MS is approximately $2,950 per month for a single person, $3,794 for a couple, $6,158 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Tunica County?

The combined sales tax rate in Tunica County, MS is 7.07%, which includes the Mississippi state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.07%.

Is Tunica County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Tunica County, MS would need approximately $2,950 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $38,402 per year ($3,200 per month). Tunica County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Tunica County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Tunica County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Tunica County?

The average home value in Tunica County, MS is $154,500, with average annual property taxes of $679, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Tunica County compare to other areas?

You can compare Tunica County, MS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Tunica County is in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources