Photo: Chillin662 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Tunica residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tunica, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tunica. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tunica
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Tunica
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.9%), vs 8.6% across Mississippi. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.2%), vs 4.5% across Mississippi. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.6%, vs 7.5% across Mississippi. In all, Tunica runs above Mississippi on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Mississippi 17%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Tunica
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.9%), vs 22.4% across Mississippi. Utility shut-off threats (15.8% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (16.5% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 24.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Tunica adults get no exercise
45.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 34% across Mississippi. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Mississippi figure falls outside Tunica’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Tunica adults…
Tunica runs above MS on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Tunica is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Mississippi. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Tunica as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.4% of Tunica adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Everyday habits, side by side with Mississippi
Share of adults, with the Mississippi figure marked.
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Care in and near Tunica
No hospital or community health center in Tunica itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Tunica; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Tunica adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Tunica adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
4 in 10 Tunica adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Tunica and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Tunica | — | — | — | — |
North Tunica: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tunica adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tunica
Why doesn’t Tunica have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tunica.
What hospital is closest to Tunica?
Highland Hills Medical Center in Senatobia, 24.6 miles in a straight line from Tunica’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Tunica?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Aaron E. Henry - Tunica Clinic in Tunica, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tunica.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Mississippi figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.