Archer township, Ohio
Archer township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Archer township is a geographic entity located in Harrison County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 278. The land area covers 25.18 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 278 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 61.1 yrs | ±12.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 129 | ±65 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 222 | ±103 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 129 | ±65 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 93 | ±75 |
| Median Home Value | $108,900 | ±$59,676 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $26,369 | ±$7,521 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,429 | ±$10,460 |
| Poverty Rate | 24.2% | ±20.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 55 | ±54 |
| Unemployment Rate | 16.9% | ±26.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 64 | ±36 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79.8% | ±18.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF ARCHER
GUS Population: 280 (2024)
ID: 212087
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP FISCAL OFFICER
43090 UPPER CLEARFORK RD, JEWETT OH 43986-9762
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COUNTY OF HARRISON
GUS Population: 14,042 (2024)
ID: 172255
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
100 W MARKET ST, CADIZ OH 43907-1132
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Adena, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bowerston, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Bowerston, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Richmond, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Richmond, OH | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Cadiz, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Cadiz, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Cadiz, OH | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 11-12 | Bloomingdale, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Bergholz, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Belmont College
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College | 17.8 mi away | 68094 Hammond Road, St Clairsville, OH, 43950 |
7406959500
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PUSKARICH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 200 E MARKET ST, CADIZ, OH, 43907 |
(740) 942-2623
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Ohio University-Eastern Campus
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College | 17.9 mi away | 45425 National Rd W, Saint Clairsville, OH, 43950 |
7406951720
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SCIO BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 331 W MAIN ST, SCIO, OH, 43988 |
(740) 945-6811
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Eastern Gateway Community College
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College | 19.1 mi away | 110 John Scott Highway, Steubenville, OH, 43952-3598 |
7402645591
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BOWERSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 200 MAIN ST., BOWERSTON, OH, 44695 |
(740) 269-8531
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Trinity Health System School of Nursing
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College | 21.2 mi away | 380 Summit Ave, Steubenville, OH, 43952 |
7402837637
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ADENA BRANCH
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 167 HANNA AVE, ADENA, OH, 43901 |
(740) 320-0009
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Franciscan University of Steubenville
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College | 21.6 mi away | 1235 University Blvd, Steubenville, OH, 43952-1763 |
7402833771
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VICTORIA READ BRANCH
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 300 HIGH ST, FLUSHING, OH, 43977 |
(740) 968-3891
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CADIZ, OH US, located 4.5 miles from Archer township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.2° | 19.8° | 27.0° | 3.55" | 7.9" |
| February | 37.7° | 21.8° | 29.7° | 2.64" | 5.8" |
| March | 47.4° | 29.6° | 38.5° | 3.33" | 5.1" |
| April | 60.5° | 40.0° | 50.2° | 3.67" | 0.4" |
| May | 69.9° | 50.8° | 60.4° | 4.07" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.0° | 59.6° | 68.8° | 4.59" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.5° | 63.4° | 72.4° | 3.96" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.9° | 62.1° | 71.5° | 3.52" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.7° | 54.9° | 64.8° | 3.95" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.5° | 43.5° | 53.0° | 3.23" | 0.1" |
| November | 50.1° | 33.2° | 41.7° | 3.07" | 1.3" |
| December | 38.7° | 25.4° | 32.0° | 3.00" | 5.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewett village | Village | 2.9 mi | — |
| Cadiz village | Village | 5.4 mi | — |
| Scio village | Village | 5.8 mi | — |
| Hopedale village | Village | 7.0 mi | — |
| Deersville village | Village | 8.6 mi | — |
| New Athens village | Village | 10.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3906702358. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.