Tunica County Health Data
Tunica County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
11/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
66.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
66.6 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
10
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
33.5%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
41.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 10.3 per 100K
Dentists
10.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.9
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Tunica County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tunica | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 50.8% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 8.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 19.9% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 51.2% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 7.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.7% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tunica | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.6% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 10.7% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 44.8% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 9.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tunica | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 82.7% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 5.3% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 72.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tunica | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 46.4% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 6.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tunica County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Over 33 percent of Tunica County residents report poor health
Health data brief for Tunica County, Mississippi.
In Tunica County, 33.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure nearly double the national average of 17%. The county's life expectancy is 66.6 years, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years and more than ten years lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 12.1%, which is lower than the state average of 13.9% but higher than the national 10% figure. Clinical provider availability includes 10 primary care providers and 33 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Tunica County, Mississippi
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Tunica County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.