Welcome to Friona
The Community
Friona has seen steady population and economic growth in recent years. The 2020 Census listed the population of Friona as 4,171. Steady growth associated with agriculture production and the emergence dairy farms has gradually increase the population in the community. The Cargill Meat Packing plant is the major employer (over 2,000) in the community and has expanded significantly in the past 5 years. Friona is serviced by one major highway, State Highway 60/ Teh city is located approximately 70 minutes southwest of the City of Amarillo, 90 miles northwest of Lubbock and 25 miles from the New Mexico border. Schools in Friona are part of the Friona Independent School District (3-A).
Friona is the official “Cheeseburger Capital of Texas’ hosting an annual celebration focused on the food that combines the wheat, beef, and cheese readily produced in Friona. With field of grain, 5 feedlots, and 14 dairies around Friona it is easy to see why the Cheeseburger has become a symbol of the community. Friona has a new community park inclusive of RV hookups. Parmer Medical Center is a Critical Access Hospital located in the community. The city is also home to an assisted living facility and a rural health clinic.
You’ll find professional services available in the area including veterinary, meat production, equipment, dairy services and many dedicated business owners and professionals who strive to gives its residents the best service possible. Come be part of our family.