Friendship, AR

Arkansas

Friendship is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 187. Residents earn $68,750 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
187 Population 263/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $29,076 per capita
$163,900 Home Value
$638 Median Rent 12.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,900 home value, $638/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,750
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $163,900
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 34.4%
2% higher than US avg
Median Rent $638
45% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.7%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.8%
3% higher than US avg

How Friendship Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population187
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density263/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$29,076
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$1,071M
Commute10 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,900
Rent$638
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units91
Rent Burden12.8%

Health

Obesity33.7%
Uninsured8.4%
Smoking16.1%
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain52.9 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation311 ft (95 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.91

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute10 min
Broadband60.0%
Libraries2

Is Friendship a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Friendship receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Friendship stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Friendship is $68,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Friendship is $163,900, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $638 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Friendship enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Friendship has a population of 187 with a density of 263 people per square mile. The median age is 41.1 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.1%), with 5.9% Hispanic.

Population

187
Total Population
263
People / sq mi
41.1yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.9%
Female 55.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Friendship vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.5%
10% above US avg
Spanish13.5%
1% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Friendship vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Friendship is $68,750, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes.

Income: Friendship vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,750
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,076
Avg Weekly Wage$875
IRS Avg AGI$54,372

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.8%
3% above US avg
Establishments (County)655
County GDP$1,071M

Business (County)

Restaurants62
Healthcare66
Retail84
Manufacturing25

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,155
38% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time10.0 min
Drive Alone50.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Friendship is $163,900, 42% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $638 (45% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,900
42% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$638
45% below US avg
Rent Burden12.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$700
1 Bedroom$751
2 Bedrooms$944
3 Bedrooms$1,239
4 Bedrooms$1,406

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.7%
Housing Units91
Median Year Built1986

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,155
38% below US avg
Effective Rate1.31%
In Friendship, 33.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.4% of residents lack health insurance. 16.1% are current smokers. 27.0% report depression. 27.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Friendship vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.7%
5% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure35.0%
Asthma10.7%
COPD7.2%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.1%
15% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.2%
Physical Inactivity27.9%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress20.0%
Physical Distress14.0%
Short Sleep38.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.7%
Uninsured8.4%
2% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.6%
Dental Visits57.1%
Premature Death12,304/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.2/10
Exercise Access48.4%
Healthcare Facilities66
Friendship has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.9 inches. The area enjoys 301 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.9 inches
39% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation311 ft (95 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density263/sq mi
Coordinates34.2243°N, 93.0037°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS05019
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 34.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.5-point margin. 60.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.1%
D 38.6%

Winner: Republican by 20.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.4%
2% above US avg
High School+94.3%
Graduate Degree+2.4%
School Test Score4.91
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density263/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access60.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities66
Restaurants62
Retail Stores84

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute10.0 min
Drive Alone50.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.4%

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