At a Glance
Median Income
$72,882
$31,438 per capita
Home Value
$93,400
Zillow: $174,761
Median Rent
$976/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
25/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
74.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
11.8% smoking rate
How Friona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Friona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Friona a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Friona residents earn a median household income of $72,882 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,438. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 353 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Friona is $93,400 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,761. Median rent is $976/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Friona reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 25/100K.
Education
14.8% of adults in Friona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
74.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Friona has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,116
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density2,919/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born22.7%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,882
Per Capita$31,438
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$1,416M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,101
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,400
Rent$976
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$174,761
Housing Units1,572
Rent Burden21.0%
Crime
D
Violent50/100K
Property25/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain19.3 in/yr
Elevation4,045 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+74.2%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute17 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Friona was founded in 1906.
The median home in Friona was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Clovis Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
22.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.