Archer, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · O'Brien County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
144 Population 1,600/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $31,865 per capita
$59,200 Home Value $242,728 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,200 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Archer experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 34.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,470 ft (448 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,600/sq mi
Coordinates43.1150°N, 95.7442°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyO'Brien County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 34.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.82"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

640 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 7 fatalities, 186 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 79 km 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 40 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 94 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 42 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 63 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 40 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 92 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 48 km 0
May 8, 1979 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 80 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF3 24 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 20 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 30 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.0 in

Archer has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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