At a Glance
Median Income
$58,607
$30,301 per capita
Home Value
$125,600
Zillow: $145,442
Median Rent
$496/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
16.7% smoking rate
How Archer City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Archer City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Archer City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Archer City residents earn a median household income of $58,607 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,301. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 247 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Archer City is $125,600 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,442. Median rent is $496/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
20.9% of adults in Archer City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Archer City has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,453
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density616/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,607
Per Capita$30,301
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$429M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,600
Rent$496
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$145,442
Housing Units765
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,958/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain32.5 in/yr
Elevation1,068 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Archer City was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Frederick Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.