The Town FilesFriona, Texas
City in Parmer County · population 4,171 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $125,500
- Household income
- $66,801
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 39.9
Friona is a city of 4,171 people in Parmer County, Texas. The median home is worth $125,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 88% of Texas towns, quieter than 75% of Texas towns.
How Friona ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Friona is worth $125,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $66,801, which is more affordable than 83% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,038 a month. 79.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Friona | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $125,500 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,038 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $66,801 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 79.9% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Friona
| People | Friona | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.3% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 25.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 13.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Friona
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 22.4°F. About 19.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 69 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Friona since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 11, 1960 about 0.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 17, 2007.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 27, 1992.
Severe weather in Parmer County since 1996
Parmer County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| February 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4255: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Parmer County
Parmer County had 6,491 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,273 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Friona itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Friona
4 public schools with 1,020 students, about 10.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRIONA H S | 9-12 | 303 | 8.9 |
| FRIONA EL | 2-5 | 295 | 14.0 |
| FRIONA PRI | PK-1 | 213 | 11.2 |
| FRIONA J H | 6-8 | 209 | 9.1 |
Towns near Friona
- Hereford, TX22.3 mi · 14,972 people · home $109,700
- Dimmitt, TX24.5 mi · 4,171 people · home $85,100
- Muleshoe, TX28.3 mi · 5,160 people · home $98,600
Friona questions
Is Friona, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Friona scores better for retirees than 88% of Texas towns and quieter than 75%. 21.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.9).
How much does a house cost in Friona?
The median owner-occupied home in Friona is valued at $125,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,801, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $1,038 a month.
What is the weather like in Friona?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 22.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 19.3 inches of precipitation a year and 13.0 inches of snow.
Does Friona get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Friona since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 11, 1960. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)