The Town FilesArchie, Missouri
City in Cass County · population 1,268 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $192,600
- Household income
- $68,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 32.5
Archie is a city of 1,268 people in Cass County, Missouri. The median home is worth $192,600, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for families than 83% of Missouri towns, easier by car than 81% of Missouri towns.
How Archie ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Archie is worth $192,600, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $68,750, which is more affordable than 47% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $1,005 a month. 76.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Archie | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,600 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $1,005 | $855 |
| Median household income | $68,750 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 76.0% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Archie
| People | Archie | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 33.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 27.6 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 88.7% |
Weather in Archie
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 19.8°F. About 43.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.4 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Archie since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 4, 1977 about 9.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 16 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 4, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 5.00 inches on July 17, 2023.
Severe weather in Cass County since 1996
Cass County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1961: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 3, 2011 | Severe Storm | EM-3317: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 17, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1934: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Cass County
Cass County had 30,655 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,331 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Archie itself the ACS puts it at 1%.
Public schools in Archie
2 public schools with 524 students, about 13.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHIE HIGH SCHOOL | 6-12 | 283 | 11.8 |
| ARCHIE ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 241 | 15.1 |
Towns near Archie
- Adrian, MO5.9 mi · 1,730 people · home $159,500
- Garden City, MO10.1 mi · 1,629 people · home $176,200
- Harrisonville, MO11.7 mi · 10,121 people · home $209,200
- Drexel, MO13.8 mi · 968 people · home $155,100
- Butler, MO15.3 mi · 4,220 people · home $145,400
- Peculiar, MO18.4 mi · 5,621 people · home $283,900
- Cleveland, MO19.1 mi · 650 people · home $296,800
- Louisburg, KS20.1 mi · 4,969 people · home $269,500
Archie questions
Is Archie, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Archie scores better for retirees than 57% of Missouri towns and quieter than 64%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.5).
How much does a house cost in Archie?
The median owner-occupied home in Archie is valued at $192,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,750, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,005 a month.
What is the weather like in Archie?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 19.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.6 inches of precipitation a year and 12.4 inches of snow.
Does Archie get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Archie since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 4, 1977. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)