The Town FilesFriars Point, Mississippi
Town in Coahoma County · population 896 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $56,400
- Household income
- $17,205
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 25.9
Friars Point is a town of 896 people in Coahoma County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $56,400, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 87% of Mississippi towns, easier by car than 84% of Mississippi towns, better for retirees than 78% of Mississippi towns.
How Friars Point ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Friars Point is worth $56,400, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $17,205, which is more affordable than 25% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $446 a month. 29.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Friars Point | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $56,400 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $446 | $820 |
| Median household income | $17,205 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 29.1% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Friars Point
| People | Friars Point | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25.9 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.6% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 44.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 49.7% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.6% | 83.3% |
Weather in Friars Point
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 32.2°F. About 49.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 77 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 53 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Friars Point since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 24, 1976 about 5.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 26 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 31, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 26, 2011.
Severe weather in Coahoma County since 1996
Coahoma County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| April 16, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4536: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Coahoma County
Coahoma County had 6,216 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,691 a year. Unemployment was 4.9% in 2023; in Friars Point itself the ACS puts it at 9.3%.
Public schools in Friars Point
1 public school with 153 students, about 10.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRIARS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 153 | 10.9 |
Towns near Friars Point
- Jonestown, MS10.9 mi · 962 people · home $61,100
- Helena-West Helena, AR11.4 mi · 9,519 people · home $73,200
- Clarksdale, MS12.6 mi · 14,903 people · home $83,900
- Elaine, AR13.0 mi · 509 people · home $64,800
- Marvell, AR20.6 mi · 855 people · home $58,200
- Marks, MS22.2 mi · 1,444 people · home $96,700
- Lambert, MS23.2 mi · 1,273 people · home $62,300
- White Oak, MS25.2 mi · 595 people · home —
Friars Point questions
Is Friars Point, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Friars Point scores better for retirees than 78% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 48%. 12.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 25.9).
How much does a house cost in Friars Point?
The median owner-occupied home in Friars Point is valued at $56,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $17,205, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $446 a month.
What is the weather like in Friars Point?
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 32.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Friars Point get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Friars Point since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 24, 1976. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- 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)