At a Glance
Median Income
$39,375
$22,289 per capita
Violent Crime
364/100K
3,108/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Friendship Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Friendship's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Friendship a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Friendship residents earn a median household income of $39,375 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,289. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 672 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Friendship reports 364 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,108/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Friendship hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Friendship has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population18
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density120/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,375
Per Capita$22,289
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$1,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$104,843
Housing Units10
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent364/100K
Property3,108/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,788/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain27.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,396 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Broadband7.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Friendship was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.