[4] On June 27, 1992, a mile-wide, multi-vortex F4 tornado struck the Fritch area, resulting in major damage to the city and seven injuries, but no loss of life.

[6][7] Fritch is located in the southwest corner of Hutchinson County[8] at the geographic center of the Texas Panhandle region.

Fritch sits in an area where the typically flat High Plains are divided into canyons and draws by the Canadian River.

Fritch is primarily a bedroom community, with the majority of citizens commuting to nearby Borger and Amarillo for work.

Major employers in the area include Pantex, ConocoPhillips, and Agrium, all located within a short distance of Fritch.

Fritch is located adjacent to the Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, which offers residents and visitors ample opportunities for outdoor activities including boating, fishing, camping, hiking, and seasonal hunting.

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument is 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Fritch along Lake Meredith.