Tunica County, Mississippi
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Tunica County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 2 of its tracked ZIP codes.
How Tunica County Compares
How Tunica County Compares
Tunica County scores 9 points below the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 18.3 (asthma 11.7%, diabetes 21.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,790, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.25% avg pipe failure probability
30.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,790
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,135 housing units in Tunica County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Tunica County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Tunica County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Tunica County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Tunica County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Tunica County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38676 | Tunica | 79 | B | 6 (1 health) | $184K |
| 2 | 38664 | Robinsonville | 65 | C | 0 | $168K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Tunica County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Tunica County in Mississippi covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).
1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.