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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

Tunica County72/100
Mississippi avg81/100
National avg68/100

How Tunica County Compares

B
County Grade
72/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
72
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 38676 (79/100)
Lowest ZIP: 38664 (65/100)
$176K
Median Home Value
$2,000
Avg Remediation (114% of home value)

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

Asthma 11.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 21.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 51% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
30.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
25%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Flood $1,700/yr
Energy Code Gap $90/yr

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

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 18%
1980–1999 41%
2000+ 32%

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

$176K
Median Home Value
$2,000
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 21.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 51% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Tunica County?
Tunica County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 2 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Tunica County?
Tunica County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Tunica County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Tunica County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,790 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Tunica County?
The median home build year in Tunica County is 1986. 30.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Tunica County compare to Mississippi?
Tunica County has an average water safety score of 72/100, which is below the Mississippi state average of 81/100.

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