What are the schools like in Archer, NE?

School district data for Archer is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Archer?

The median household income in Archer, NE is $56,544 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Archer, NE?

Archer has an average high temperature of 34.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.6 inches.

Archer, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Archer, NE affordable or expensive?

Archer's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Archer is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $159,600 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Archer, NE?

Crime rate data for Archer is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Archer, NE a Good Place to Live?

Archer is a small town of 53 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $56,544 . Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Archer stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Archer is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Archer city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.3

Archer's overall cost of living index is 87.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Archer costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Archer, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$159,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,544	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Archer is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Archer, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Archer sees average highs of 34.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 28.5 inches of annual precipitation and 28.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Archer, NE
Average High — January	34.8°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	28.5"
Annual Snowfall	28.6"

Demographics

Metric	Archer, NE	National Avg
Population	53	—
Median Age	60.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	7.5%	22.2%
65 and over	28.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Palmer, NE 7 mi Central City, NE 8 mi Chapman, NE 10 mi Overland, NE 10 mi St. Libory, NE 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Archer

Archer, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68816

Archer vs Other Cities

Archer, NE vs Palmer, NE Archer, NE vs Central City, NE Archer, NE vs Chapman, NE Archer, NE vs Overland, NE Archer, NE vs St. Libory, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Archer, NE affordable or expensive?

Archer's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Archer roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $159,600 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Archer, NE?

Crime data for Archer is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Archer?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Archer, NE a good place to live?

Archer, NE has a population of 53, a median household income of $56,544, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Archer?

Archer averages 34.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.5 inches with about 28.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Archer?

Archer, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68816.

What is the population of Archer?

The population of Archer, Nebraska is 53 with a median age of 60.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Archer?

Key numbers for living in Archer: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $159,600, median household income $56,544. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Archer side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.