At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$31,865 per capita
Home Value
$59,200
Zillow: $242,728
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
17.6% smoking rate
How Archer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Archer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Archer a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Archer residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,865. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 626 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Archer is $59,200 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,728. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
26.4% of adults in Archer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Archer has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population144
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1,600/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans15.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$31,865
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$1,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$931
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,200
Rent
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$242,728
Housing Units68
Rent Burden23.7%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,489/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,470 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute14 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Archer was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.