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Archer City, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Archer County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,453 Population 616/sq mi density
$58,607 Median Income $30,301 per capita
$125,600 Home Value $142,874 Zillow
$496 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
346 Violent Crime/100K 115 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$58,607 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,600 home value, $496/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
346 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Archer City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,068 ft (326 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density616/sq mi
Coordinates33.5940°N, 98.6255°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyArcher County County
Nearest AirportFrederick Regional (FDR)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.5"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.9 / 100
Community Resilience36.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

99 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 7, 2024.

Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 134 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 128 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 85 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 88 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 126 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 126 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 123 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 145 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 120 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 141 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 105 km
Jul 7, 2014 10 km SSW of Wilson, Oklahoma M3.2 119 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.2 146 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 124 km
Nov 17, 2009 2 km NW of Ratliff City, Oklahoma M3.1 140 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 128 km
Apr 5, 2006 12 km SSW of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.0 132 km
Nov 9, 2013 5 km SSE of Springtown, Texas M3.0 117 km
Sep 21, 2023 8 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.0 126 km
Sep 20, 2023 Oklahoma M2.9 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

548 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 84 fatalities, 2,294 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 36 km 7
Nov 7, 2011 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 2, 1980 EF4 51 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 25 km 42
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 83 km 11
May 26, 1962 EF4 64 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 76 km 4
May 18, 1951 EF4 23 km 2
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 98 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 82 km 7
May 4, 2022 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 67 km 0
May 13, 2005 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 28 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 35 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 10 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 53 km 3
May 16, 1982 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PK COMPLEX (128,548 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 91 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 83 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 73 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 68 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 61 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 19 km
2021 BUCK 18,671 99 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 75 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 13 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 45 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 45 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 98 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 40 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 90 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 96 km
2011 MILLER CREEK 10,888 72 km
1997 THROCKMORTON 10,339 87 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 100 km
2011 JRM 8,870 64 km
2023 CAMPBELL 7,888 18 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
October 65°F (19°C) 2.9 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in

Archer City has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.1").

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