Friona, Texas

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Population in 2022: 4,053 (99% urban, 1% rural).
Population change since 2000: +5.2%
 
Males: 2,170  (53.6%)
Females: 1,883  (46.4%)
Median resident age:

38.1 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 79035.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,139 (it was $31,964 in 2000)
Friona:

$67,139
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,146 (it was $13,635 in 2000)

Friona city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $120,806 (it was $47,400 in 2000)
Friona:

$120,806
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $150,170; detached houses: $164,590; mobile homes: $47,911

Median gross rent in 2022: $810.

March 2022 cost of living index in Friona: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.1%
(0.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 13.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 3.9% for other race residents, 14.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Friona, TX (2022)
    • 3,09473.1%Hispanic
    • 96122.7%White alone
    • 982.3%Two or more races
    • 441.0%Black alone
    • 270.6%American Indian alone
    • 260.6%Other race alone

Races in Friona detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Friona, Texas as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Friona is 411 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Friona by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(23.8)
1
(23.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(26.0)
3
(77.7)
1
(25.8)
1
(25.7)
1
(26.5)
2
(53.5)
1
(24.3)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(24.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(23.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(25.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
7
(200.6)
18
(436.6)
6
(142.5)
2
(47.5)
1
(24.6)
1
(25.2)
1
(25.4)
0
(0.0)
2
(51.8)
3
(77.3)
2
(51.4)
3
(79.5)
4
(106.9)
1
(24.3)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
14
(401.3)
16
(388.1)
21
(498.8)
8
(190.0)
8
(196.8)
9
(227.2)
7
(178.1)
12
(311.8)
13
(336.6)
8
(206.1)
5
(128.6)
5
(132.5)
2
(53.5)
9
(218.4)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
16
(458.6)
20
(485.1)
15
(356.3)
9
(213.7)
12
(295.1)
12
(303.0)
17
(432.6)
16
(415.7)
8
(207.1)
11
(283.4)
11
(282.9)
15
(397.4)
3
(80.2)
5
(121.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
4
(114.6)
4
(97.0)
3
(71.3)
2
(47.5)
1
(24.6)
5
(126.2)
2
(50.9)
5
(129.9)
1
(25.9)
1
(25.8)
1
(25.7)
3
(79.5)
4
(106.9)
4
(97.1)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(24.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index95.7148.9102.461.332.543.238.969.6106.471.653.268.679.752.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Friona, TX

Crime rate in Friona detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 9 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.34
Texas average:

2.07
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Ancestries: American (11.3%), Scottish (2.2%), German (1.9%), English (1.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 4018 feet

Land area: 1.38 square miles.

Population density: 2,939 people per square mile   (average).

Friona, Texas map

1,062 residents are foreign born (24.5% Latin America).

This city:

25.1%
Texas:

17.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,688 (2.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,580 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Amarillo, TX (63.0 miles , pop. 173,627).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (223.0 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (364.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Bovina, TX (3.6 miles ),
Hereford, TX (4.7 miles ),
Dimmitt, TX (4.9 miles ),
Farwell, TX (5.0 miles ),
Texico, NM (5.0 miles ),
Muleshoe, TX (5.3 miles ),
Broadview, NM (5.4 miles ),
Clovis, NM (5.6 miles )

Latitude: 34.64 N, Longitude: 102.72 W

Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): Cheeseburger Capital of Texas

Area code: 806

Distribution of median household income in Friona, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Friona, TX in 2022
Friona satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $256,200
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $120,400
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $80,400
  • 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $117,400
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $32,100
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $208,000
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $263,100
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $195,600
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $238,200
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $126,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $126,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Friona, TX residents
Average permit cost in Friona, TX
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Texas:

3.5%
Historical population in Friona, TX
Historical housing units in Friona, TX

Population change in the 1990s: +139 (+3.7%).
Most common industries in Friona, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (24.2%)
  • Educational services (12.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.6%)
  • Health care (6.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.9%)
  • Truck transportation (4.0%)
  • Public administration (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (32.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.6%)
  • Truck transportation (6.0%)
  • Public administration (4.9%)
  • Construction (4.1%)
  • Educational services (4.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (23.7%)
  • Health care (13.5%)
  • Food (12.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.0%)
  • Social assistance (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Friona, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Food processing workers (8.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (10.9%)
  • Food processing workers (10.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.2%)
  • Cashiers (6.2%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Food processing workers (5.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.8%)

Average climate in Friona, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Friona-area historical tornado activity is near Texas state average. It is 35% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/17/1970, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.8 miles away from the Friona city center killed one person and injured 13 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 10/11/1960, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 0.6 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Friona-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 487% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 158.1 miles away from Friona center
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 201.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/2/1992 at 11:45:35, a magnitude 5.0 (4.6 MB, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 160.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi) earthquake occurred 303.9 miles away from Friona center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 195.1 miles away from Friona center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 348.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Parmer County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Fires: 2, Floods: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Friona topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Friona:

  • PARMER COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (1307 CLEVELAND STREET)
  • BLUEBONNET HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE COMPANY (304 EAST 11TH)
  • PRAIRIE ACRES (201 E 15TH)

Airports located in Friona:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Friona:

  • Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (about 48 miles; Portales, NM; Full-time enrollment: 4,263)
  • West Texas A & M University (about 52 miles; Canyon, TX; FT enrollment: 6,820)
  • Amarillo College (about 63 miles; Amarillo, TX; FT enrollment: 6,622)
  • Wayland Baptist University (about 65 miles; Plainview, TX; FT enrollment: 5,526)
  • South Plains College (about 77 miles; Levelland, TX; FT enrollment: 7,007)
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (about 87 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 3,269)
  • Texas Tech University (about 88 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 29,251)

Public high school in Friona:

  • FRIONA H S (Students: 268, Location: 7TH AND ETTA, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Friona:

  • FRIONA EL (Students: 370, Location: 200 W 8TH, Grades: 2-5)
  • FRIONA J H (Students: 334, Location: 1001 EUCLID, Grades: 6-8)
  • FRIONA PRI (Students: 277, Location: 802 EUCLID, Grades: PK-1)
See full list of schools located in Friona

Library in Friona:

  • FRIONA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $147,861; Location: 109 W 7TH ST; 29,014 books; 334 e-books; 1,048 audio materials; 1,732 video materials; 50 state licensed databases; 75 print serial subscriptions; 5 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Friona: Friona Volunteer Fire Department (A), Friona Emergency Medical Service (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Friona include: Friona United Methodist Church (A), Church of Christ (B), First Baptist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Friona: Reeve Field (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Parmer County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

3.0 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

76.7%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.9%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
47 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
77 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Friona (2011 data):

  • InterBank: Friona Branch at 11th Street At Cleveland, branch established on 1919/11/19. Info updated 2011/08/30: Bank assets: $1,842.7 mil, Deposits: $1,589.2 mil, headquarters in Oklahoma City, OK, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 33 total offices, Holding Company: Olney Bancshares Of Texas, Inc.
  • First National Bank of Hereford: Friona Branch at 710 West 11th, branch established on 2002/03/04. Info updated 2008/04/17: Bank assets: $128.9 mil, Deposits: $111.3 mil, headquarters in Hereford, TX, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: La Plata Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Friona:

Marital status in Friona, TX
  • Never married: 27.3%
  • Now married: 61.7%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 3.9%
  • Divorced: 5.7%

For population 25 years and over in Friona:

  • High school or higher: 66.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

22.4
Texas average:

14.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Friona
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Friona, TX (based on Parmer County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,03620
Catholic1,7002
Mainline Protestant1,1316
Other21
None2,400-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Parmer County:

3.22 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

1.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

5.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Parmer County:

3.22 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Parmer County:

9.6%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.4%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Parmer County:

20.6%
State:

15.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

47.2%
Texas:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Friona:

46.1%
Texas:

47.4%

Average BMI:
Friona:

28.8
Texas:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.8%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Friona:

11.8%
Texas:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

34.4%
State:

33.1%

General health condition:
This city:

54.1%
Texas:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

79.5%
Texas:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Friona, TX Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 4$17,764$53,2920$0
Other Government Administration 4$17,405$52,2150$0
Police - Other 3$10,007$40,0281$1,771
Police Protection - Officers 3$16,558$66,2320$0
Local Libraries 3$7,134$28,5360$0
Parks and Recreation 1$3,959$47,5080$0
Judicial and Legal 1$3,386$40,6320$0
Totals for Government 19$76,212$48,1341$1,771

Friona government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $188,000 ($46.39)
    General - Other: $64,000 ($15.79)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($0.74)
  • Current Operations - Correctional Institutions: $647,000 ($159.63)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $531,000 ($131.01)
    Corrections - Other: $434,000 ($107.08)
    Police Protection: $389,000 ($95.98)
    General - Other: $285,000 ($70.32)
    Regular Highways: $281,000 ($69.33)
    Financial Administration: $113,000 ($27.88)
    General Public Buildings: $60,000 ($14.80)
    Local Fire Protection: $28,000 ($6.91)
    Central Staff Services: $27,000 ($6.66)
    Public Welfare, Vendor Payments for Medical Care: $22,000 ($5.43)
    Public Welfare - Other: $19,000 ($4.69)
    Natural Resources - Other: $8,000 ($1.97)
    Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($1.97)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $37,000 ($9.13)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $42,000 ($10.36)
    Corrections - Other: $16,000 ($3.95)
    Correctional Institutions: $7,000 ($1.73)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($0.74)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($0.25)

Friona government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $333,000 ($82.16)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($1.97)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $21,000 ($5.18)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $38,000 ($9.38)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $115,000 ($28.37)
    Fines and Forfeits: $51,000 ($12.58)
    Interest Earnings: $10,000 ($2.47)
    Rents: $3,000 ($0.74)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($0.25)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($0.25)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $131,000 ($32.32)
    General Local Government Support: $20,000 ($4.93)
    Highways: $4,000 ($0.99)
  • Tax - Property: $1,983,000 ($489.27)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $632,000 ($155.93)
    Motor Vehicle License: $125,000 ($30.84)
    Other Selective Sales: $76,000 ($18.75)
    Amusements Sales: $3,000 ($0.74)

Friona government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,012,000 ($249.69)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $883,000 ($217.86)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $129,000 ($31.83)

Friona government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $45,000 ($11.10)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,962,000 ($484.09)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $61,000 ($15.05)
Businesses in Friona, TX
NameCountNameCount
Dairy Queen1U-Haul1
H&R Block1UPS1
SONIC Drive-In1

Strongest AM radio stations in Friona:

  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KIJN (1060 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FARWELL, TX; Owner: METROPOLITIAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KIXZ (940 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTNZ (1010 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KPUR (1440 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KVOP (1090 AM; 5 kW; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC)
  • KCLV (1240 AM; 1 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: ZIA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPAN (860 AM; 0 kW; HEREFORD, TX; Owner: KPAN BROADCASTERS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Friona:

  • KGRW (94.7 FM; FRIONA, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KIJN-FM (92.3 FM; FARWELL, TX; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KNNK (100.5 FM; DIMMITT, TX; Owner: JAMES D. PEELER)
  • KJNZ (103.5 FM; HEREFORD, TX; Owner: TAHOKA RADIO, LLC)
  • KKYC (102.3 FM; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORP.)
  • KPAN-FM (106.3 FM; HEREFORD, TX; Owner: KPAN BROADCASTERS)

TV broadcast stations around Friona:

  • KCVP-LP (Channel 34; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: PRIME TIME CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K35CG (Channel 35; BOVINA, TX; Owner: MISSION B/CING.OF AMARILLO LIC.,INC.)
  • KPTF (Channel 18; FARWELL, TX; Owner: PRIME TIME CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K63GN (Channel 63; BOVINA, ETC., TX; Owner: PANHANDLE TELECASTING CO.)
  • KENW (Channel 3; PORTALES, NM; Owner: EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY)
  • KVIH-TV (Channel 12; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: NVG-AMARILLO, LLC)
Friona fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Friona fatal accident list:

Apr 7, 2008 11:42 AM, Lp270, Lat: 34.634930, Lon: -102.718460, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 7, 1997 10:30 PM, Bs214a, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 11, 1993 08:30 PM, 60, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 8, 1985 11:30 AM, 5thstreet, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jul 13, 1982 03:28 PM, 214, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2
Jan 28, 1977 11:45 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 167ft / 51.3mTotal length
  • 15,681Total average daily traffic
  • 3,727Total average daily truck traffic
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Friona)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 90 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Friona, TX)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Friona)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 11 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Friona)
Most common first names in Friona, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2575.5 years
Mary2284.5 years
James2077.2 years
William2081.0 years
Robert1372.5 years
Joe1278.1 years
George1175.9 years
Henry1075.9 years
Maria1069.7 years
Charles979.5 years
Most common last names in Friona, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Jones1977.1 years
White1578.2 years
Smith1377.6 years
Williams1375.7 years
Osborn1282.9 years
Wilson1179.5 years
Johnson1077.4 years
Collier881.2 years
Taylor877.5 years
Anthony881.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Friona, TX
  • 70.1%Utility gas
  • 28.7%Electricity
  • 1.2%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Friona, TX
  • 74.9%Utility gas
  • 19.3%Electricity
  • 5.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Friona compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Friona on our top lists:

  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other Central America (population 500+)"
There are 10 pilots and 7 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.