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Friona, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Parmer County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,116 Population 2,919/sq mi density
$72,882 Median Income $31,438 per capita
$93,400 Home Value $158,858 Zillow
$976 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
77 Violent Crime/100K 437 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$72,882 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,400 home value, $976/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Friona enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,045 ft (1,233 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density2,919/sq mi
Coordinates34.6394°N, 102.7231°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyParmer County County
Nearest AirportClovis Regional (CVN)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 13.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.7 / 100
Community Resilience9.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on May 21, 2025.

Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 118 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 119 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 143 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 109 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 120 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 110 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 114 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 95 km
Sep 29, 1993 30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 139 km
Nov 30, 1993 29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 139 km
Jan 6, 2014 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico M3.3 81 km
Mar 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.3 142 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 118 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 118 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 96 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 119 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 118 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 118 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 112 km
Jul 14, 1998 6 km WSW of Logan, New Mexico M3.0 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

574 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 295 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 30 km 1
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 99 km 5
Jun 2, 1965 EF4 98 km 4
Apr 14, 2017 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 2, 1995 EF3 7 km 0
May 10, 1991 EF3 91 km 0
May 9, 1982 EF3 82 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 88 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 19, 1971 EF3 38 km 0
May 16, 1969 EF3 83 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 57 km 0
Oct 17, 1965 EF3 84 km 0
May 21, 1963 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 3, 1961 EF3 60 km 0
Oct 11, 1960 EF3 1 km 0
Apr 12, 1960 EF3 50 km 3
May 24, 1957 EF3 52 km 0
May 23, 2022 EF2 93 km 0
Mar 13, 2021 EF2 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TIRE (44,942 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 TIRE 44,942 75 km
2011 WINDY 24,687 77 km
2005 RANGE 24,643 99 km
2011 CANYON 17,425 92 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,085 53 km
1990 CHUCKWAGON FIRE 8,287 60 km
2017 GRIFFITH 7,071 100 km
2016 GREEN BACA 6,711 92 km
1994 WOODS 6,016 66 km
2022 ARCH 5,849 80 km
2023 BIG FIN FLATS 5,660 74 km
1990 REDONDO 5,408 95 km
2007 BIG FIRE 5,167 45 km
2006 HWY 37 5,015 75 km
2011 OLYMPIA 4,600 96 km
2011 HAPPY 3,966 66 km
2006 BIPPUS CHURCH 3,786 48 km
2022 MIDPOINT 3,736 63 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,613 59 km
2011 SIERRA BLANCA 3,522 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 0.6 in
March 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.9 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in

Friona has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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