Friars Point, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Coahoma County County

2.3 /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 301 sunny days/yr

362 Violent Crime/100K 6,170 property/100K

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.4 / 5.0

$21,181 median income, 7.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$54,100 home value, $430/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

362 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.7 / 5.0

9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Friars Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	62.4°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	178 ft (54 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density	906/sq mi
Coordinates	34.3666°N, 90.6370°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Coahoma County County
Nearest Airport	Memphis International (MEM) 60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.9"

47% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.55"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	62.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	94.8 / 100
Community Resilience	74.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 8, 2019.

Oct 29, 2012	8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas	M3.9	93 km
Sep 17, 1997	2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.8	146 km
Feb 23, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.7	140 km
Jan 8, 2019	8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi	M3.7	133 km
Jun 26, 2010	10 km NW of Garner, Arkansas	M3.3	146 km
Jul 17, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.2	140 km
Jun 28, 2010	11 km NW of Garner, Arkansas	M3.2	147 km
Aug 19, 1994	9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee	M3.2	143 km
Aug 11, 1996	9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi	M3.1	91 km
Oct 26, 2002	3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi	M3.1	34 km
Aug 7, 2015	16 km W of Millington, Tennessee	M3.0	123 km
Mar 16, 1993	8 km SSE of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.0	139 km
May 14, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M2.8	140 km
Aug 11, 2002	8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi	M2.8	42 km
Feb 25, 1999	10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi	M2.8	77 km
Jan 3, 1993	4 km SW of Sunset, Arkansas	M2.7	99 km
Jun 26, 2010	Arkansas	M2.7	147 km
Feb 11, 1991	10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi	M2.7	29 km
May 18, 1997	2 km WNW of Patterson, Arkansas	M2.6	115 km
Apr 11, 1996	9 km ENE of Biscoe, Arkansas	M2.6	82 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Katrina (2005, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2005	Katrina	Category 1	298 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

398 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 77 fatalities, 1,065 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015	EF4	89 km	9
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	90 km	29
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	95 km	4
Dec 23, 2015	EF3	41 km	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	100 km	0
May 10, 2008	EF3	89 km	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	97 km	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	68 km	0
Dec 21, 1990	EF3	93 km	0
Nov 19, 1988	EF3	53 km	0
Dec 14, 1987	EF3	90 km	6
Apr 21, 1984	EF3	94 km	0
May 14, 1983	EF3	83 km	0
Jan 7, 1978	EF3	91 km	1
Apr 24, 1976	EF3	10 km	0
Jun 6, 1974	EF3	70 km	4
Nov 24, 1973	EF3	87 km	0
Nov 20, 1973	EF3	94 km	0
Feb 21, 1971	EF3	58 km	3
Nov 19, 1970	EF3	55 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1811	AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	139 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,376 ac, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2016	UNNAMED	2,376	95 km
2024	HOLLY SPRINGS IU 130-1 RX	1,839	95 km
2021	HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 123 124	1,761	88 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,760	88 km
2010	COMP 139	1,671	90 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,363	99 km
2024	HOLLY SPRINGS IU 127-1 128-1 RX	1,353	91 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,334	28 km
2010	COMP 134	1,257	91 km
2021	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 127/128	1,231	91 km
2024	HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 123124 RX	1,216	88 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,194	98 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 130/136	1,129	95 km
2010	COMP 135	1,063	95 km
2015	UNNAMED	981	88 km
2013	C-132	889	89 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 133	866	90 km
2000	UNNAMED	812	86 km
2017	310 WEST OF COMO	745	54 km
1993	UNNAMED	651	75 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	4.6 in
March	53°F (12°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
April	62°F (17°C)	5.2 in
May	70°F (21°C)	5.5 in
June	78°F (26°C)	4.4 in
July	81°F (27°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	2.9 in	Driest
September	74°F (23°C)	3.3 in
October	63°F (17°C)	3.5 in
November	52°F (11°C)	5.3 in
December	44°F (6°C)	5.6 in

Friars Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.9").

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