Friars Point, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Coahoma County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
997 Population 906/sq mi density
$21,181 Median Income $13,189 per capita
$54,100 Home Value $52,144 Zillow
$430 Median Rent 36.9% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$21,181 median income, 15.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,100 home value, $430/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Friars Point, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$21,181
72% below
$13,189 per capita
Home Value
$54,100
81% below
Zillow: $52,144
Median Rent
$430/mo
63% below
36.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
15.3%
325% above
55.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.3%
60% above
24.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Friars Point Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Friars Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
28%
Home Value
19%
Rent
37%
Poverty
449%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
425%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Friars Point a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Friars Point residents earn a median household income of $21,181 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,189. The unemployment rate stands at 15.3% (325% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 55.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 583 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Friars Point is $54,100 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $52,144. Median rent is $430/month, with 36.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Education

9.1% of adults in Friars Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Friars Point has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population997
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density906/mi²
Male / Female40% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

F
Median Income$21,181
Per Capita$13,189
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty55.7%
County GDP$859M
Avg Weekly Wage$859

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,100
Rent$430
Ownership38.0%
Zillow$52,144
Housing Units480
Rent Burden36.9%

Health

Obesity51.3%
Diabetes22.7%
Smoking24.5%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death22,826/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
Elevation178 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score3.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 69%
Commute30 min
Broadband76.4%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Friars Point was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.522 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.