The Town FilesArcher City, Texas
City in Archer County · population 1,601 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $138,900
- Household income
- $52,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 44.9
Archer City is a city of 1,601 people in Archer County, Texas. The median home is worth $138,900, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks hipper than 85% of Texas towns, easier by car than 82% of Texas towns, better for families than 77% of Texas towns.
How Archer City ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Archer City is worth $138,900, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $52,500, which is more affordable than 63% of Texas towns. Median rent is $531 a month. 78.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Archer City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $138,900 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $531 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $52,500 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 78.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Archer City
| People | Archer City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.5% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 22.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Archer City
July highs average 96.9°F and January lows 30.5°F. About 32.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 107 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 57 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Archer City since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 14, 1986 about 3.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 25, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 85 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 8, 1992.
Severe weather in Archer County since 1996
Archer County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| February 25, 2019 | Flood | DR-4416: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Archer County
Archer County had 1,891 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,433 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Archer City itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Archer City
2 public schools with 501 students, about 11.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHER CITY EL | PK-6 | 290 | 14.5 |
| ARCHER CITY H S | 7-12 | 211 | 8.8 |
Towns near Archer City
- Holliday, TX15.7 mi · 1,524 people · home $181,300
- Lakeside City, TX17.1 mi · 1,082 people · home $268,300
- Olney, TX17.5 mi · 3,007 people · home $95,100
- Wichita Falls, TX22.5 mi · 102,316 people · home $156,800
- Iowa Park, TX25.8 mi · 6,535 people · home $132,800
- Newcastle, TX28.2 mi · 526 people · home $49,400
- Henrietta, TX29.3 mi · 3,111 people · home $145,600
Archer City questions
Is Archer City, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Archer City scores better for retirees than 56% of Texas towns and quieter than 62%. 24.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.9).
How much does a house cost in Archer City?
The median owner-occupied home in Archer City is valued at $138,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,500, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $531 a month.
What is the weather like in Archer City?
July highs average 96.9°F and January lows 30.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.5 inches of precipitation a year and 3.0 inches of snow.
Does Archer City get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Archer City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 14, 1986. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)