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Friendship, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Crockett County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
671 Population 508/sq mi density
$35,000 Median Income $19,981 per capita
$105,400 Home Value $181,555 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 29.9% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
746 Violent Crime/100K 448 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,400 home value, $663/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
746 violent crimes/100K (96% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Friendship enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density508/sq mi
Coordinates35.9084°N, 89.2414°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrockett County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.28"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.5 / 100
Community Resilience51.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

363 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 142 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 91 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 82 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 92 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 61 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 110 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 34 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 148 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 109 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 63 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 39 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 115 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 98 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 123 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 31 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 79 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 49 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 115 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 55 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

514 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 237 fatalities, 1,981 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 65 km 57
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 43 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 47 km 11
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 49 km 6
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 85 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 86 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 22 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 39 km 1
May 7, 1971 EF4 45 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 79 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 22 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 13 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 54 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 75 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 92 km 9
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 73 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 24 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 61 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 34 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 26 km 6
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 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,010 ac, 1996).

Year Name Acres Distance
1996 UNNAMED 1,010 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in
June 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Friendship has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.1").

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