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Archer, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Merrick County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
48
Population
48/sq mi density
$58,625
Median Income
$29,404 per capita
$163,800
Home Value
$299,438 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
69
Violent Crime/100K
1,714 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Archer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches. The area receives 28.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,757 ft (536 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1666°N, 98.1389°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Merrick County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 42.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in |
Archer has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.5").