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Archer, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 114 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -9.5%
 
Males: 51  (45.5%)
Females: 63  (54.5%)
Median resident age:

51.2 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 51231

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,862 (it was $34,688 in 2000)
Archer:

$62,862
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,905 (it was $15,958 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $58,937 (it was $36,300 in 2000)
Archer:

$58,937
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $58,371; detached houses: $58,200
March 2022 cost of living index in Archer: 78.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.3%

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  • Races in Archer, IA (2022)
    • 15398.1%White alone
    • 10.6%Hispanic



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Archer, Iowa as of May 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Archer is 178 to 1.


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Ancestries: Dutch (44.1%), German (23.7%), American (20.3%), Danish (3.4%), Italian (3.4%), Norwegian (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/5/1902

Elevation: 1474 feet

Land area: 0.10 square miles.

Population density: 1,192 people per square mile   (low).

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2 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.3%
Iowa:

5.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Archer city:

0.5% ($199)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (54.0 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (129.0 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (420.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Primghar, IA (2.5 miles ),
Sanborn, IA (2.5 miles ),
Sheldon, IA (2.6 miles ),
Hospers, IA (2.9 miles ),
Paullina, IA (3.1 miles ),
Granville, IA (3.3 miles ),
Matlock, IA (3.6 miles),
Melvin, IA (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 43.12 N, Longitude: 95.74 W

Area code: 712

Distribution of median household income in Archer, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Archer, IA in 2022

Archer satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Archer, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (17.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.1%)
  • Social assistance (7.9%)
  • Construction (6.3%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (6.3%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.8%)
  • Food (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (22.6%)
  • Construction (12.9%)
  • Food (9.7%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (9.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.5%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (6.5%)
  • Gasoline stations (6.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (34.4%)
  • Social assistance (15.6%)
  • Machinery (9.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.4%)
  • Truck transportation (6.2%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (6.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.2%)
Most common occupations in Archer, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (11.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.3%)
  • Top executives (4.8%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.8%)
  • Child care workers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (12.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Religious workers (6.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (21.9%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (9.4%)
  • Child care workers (9.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.4%)
  • Top executives (6.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.2%)
  • Personal appearance workers (6.2%)

Average climate in Archer, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Archer-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 80% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/23/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.2 miles away from the Archer city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 9/22/1968, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.3 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Archer-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 183% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 177.2 miles away from Archer center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 198.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 161.4 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 467.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 179.0 miles away from Archer center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 144.8 miles away from Archer center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in O'Brien County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Archer topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Archer:

  • PRIMGHAR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; PRIMGHAR, IA)
  • PRIMGHAR REHAB AND CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; PRIMGHAR, IA)
  • BAUM HARMON MERCY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 7 miles away; PRIMGHAR, IA)
  • VILLAGE NORTHWEST UNLIMITED (Hospital, about 7 miles away; SHELDON, IA)
  • PRAIRIE VIEW HOME (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; SANBORN, IA)
  • SANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; SHELDON, IA)
  • ULTIMATE NURSING SERVICES, INC (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; SHELDON, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Archer:

  • Buena Vista University (about 43 miles; Storm Lake, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,522)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 50 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 54 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 61 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • University of South Dakota (about 64 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Wayne State College (about 89 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 90 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)

Library in Archer:

  • ARCHER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $11,071; Location: 203 SANFORD ST; 6,238 books; 61 audio materials; 279 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 18 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Archer: Archer Cooperative Grain Elevator (A), Archer Ambulance Service (B), Archer Volunteer Fire Department (C), Archer Public Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Archer include: United Methodist Church (A), Archer Reformed Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Archer Community Building (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 203 Sanford Street).

O'Brien County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.5%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.2%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Archer:

Marital status in Archer, IA
  • Never married: 22.1%
  • Now married: 62.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.4%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

For population 25 years and over in Archer:

  • High school or higher: 95.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
  • Unemployed: 7.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.7
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Archer, IA (based on O'Brien County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,62218
Evangelical Protestant4,03621
Catholic1,3885
Other--
None3,352-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
O'Brien County:

4.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
O'Brien County:

10.67 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Here:

8.53 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
O'Brien County:

8.8%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
O'Brien County:

27.2%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
O'Brien County:

16.4%
Iowa:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$178
Local Libraries 0$0 1$1,234
Totals for Government 0$0 2$1,412

Archer government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Libraries: $11,000 ($96.49)
    Financial Administration: $9,000 ($78.95)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($78.95)
    Regular Highways: $7,000 ($61.40)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($61.40)
    General - Other: $5,000 ($43.86)
    Local Fire Protection: $4,000 ($35.09)
    Health - Other: $4,000 ($35.09)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($17.54)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $12,000 ($105.26)

Archer government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($61.40)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $14,000 ($122.81)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($8.77)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($8.77)
    Rents: $1,000 ($8.77)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $13,000 ($114.04)
  • Tax - Property: $22,000 ($192.98)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $17,000 ($149.12)

Archer government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $159,000 ($1394.74)

Strongest AM radio stations in Archer:

  • KIWA (1550 AM; 0 kW; SHELDON, IA; Owner: SHELDON BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KSCJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Archer:

  • KIWA-FM (105.3 FM; SHELDON, IA; Owner: SHELDON BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KDCR (88.5 FM; SIOUX CENTER, IA; Owner: DORDT COLLEGE, INC.)
  • KOJI (90.7 FM; OKOBOJI, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KSOU-FM (93.9 FM; SIOUX CENTER, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KWOA-FM (95.1 FM; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KUOO (103.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Archer:

  • KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KCAU-TV (Channel 9; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CO.LTD.)
  • KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K67GH (Channel 67; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K33AB (Channel 33; SIBLEY, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K25AA (Channel 25; ROCK RAPIDS, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 79ft / 23.5mTotal length
  • 16,830Total average daily traffic
  • 2,535Total average daily truck traffic
  • 16,830Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Archer, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Archer, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Richard D Hofmann, Central Archer (Lat: 43.115556 Lon: -95.745472), Type: 27.0, Overall height: 27 m, Registrant: C-M-L Telephone Coop.Assn., Cmltelco@netins, , 18 Merid-en, Phone: (712) 443-8222

  • Richard D Hofmann, Central Archer (Lat: 43.115556 Lon: -95.745472), Type: 27.0, Overall height: 27 m, Registrant: C-M-L Telephone Coop.Assn., Cmltelco@netins, , 18 Merid-en, Phone: (712) 443-8222


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Lat: 43.116694 Lon: -95.741944, Call Sign: WPKX574,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.910 MHz, 157.530 MHz, 159.615 MHz, 159.765 MHz, 159.840 MHz, Grant Date: 08/11/2022, Expiration Date: 09/08/2032, Certifier: John Steensma, Registrant: Alpha Wireless Communications, 1115 Cross Street, North Mankato, MN 56003, Phone: (507) 625-6720, Email:

  • 3527 Oak Hill Ave (Lat: 43.139111 Lon: -95.782250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 28 m, Overall height: 30.4 m, Call Sign: WQKT377,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.925 MHz, Grant Date: 08/15/2019, Expiration Date: 09/04/2029, Certifier: Randy Iedema, Registrant: National License, 12591 Brompton Road, Carmel, IN 46033, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: N7NBJ, Licensee ID: L00876061, Grant Date: 02/05/2009, Expiration Date: 05/06/2019, Cancellation Date: 05/07/2021, Certifier: Marcus B Moffitt, Registrant: Marcus B Moffitt, 5156 380th St, Archer, IA 51231


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Archer, IA
  • 56.1%Utility gas
  • 36.8%Electricity
  • 7.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Archer, IA
  • 60.0%Electricity
  • 40.0%Utility gas


Archer compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
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