Map of Archer city, Iowa

Archer is a city in O’Brien County, Iowa, United States. The population was 117 at the 2020 census.

Archer city overview:
Name:	Archer city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Iowa
County:	O’Brien County
Elevation:	1,470 ft (448 m)
Total Area:	0.09 sq mi (0.22 km²)
Land Area:	0.09 sq mi (0.22 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	117
Population Density:	1,376.47/sq mi (528.90/km²)
ZIP code:	51231
Area code:	712
FIPS code:	1902530
GNISfeature ID:	0465637

Online Interactive Map

Archer online map. Source: Basemap layers from Google Map, Open Street Map (OSM), Arcgisonline, Wmflabs. Boundary Data from Database of Global Administrative Areas.

Archer location map. Where is Archer city?

Archer location on the U.S. Map. Where is Archer city. — Archer location on the U.S. Map.

Archer location on the Iowa map. Where is Archer city. — Location of Archer in Iowa.

History

Archer was founded in 1888. It was named for John Archer, who owned the town site.

Longstanding Mayor Bill Engeltjes oversaw the centennial celebration of 1988. Replete with a parade, fashion show, street dance, and “greased pig” contest, the celebration honored Northwest Iowan heritage.

The town of Archer supports two churches: one Methodist and one Reformed.

Archer Road Map

Archer city Satellite Map

Geography

Archer is located at 43°6′55″N 95°44′40″W / 43.11528°N 95.74444°W / 43.11528; -95.74444 (43.115204, -95.744376).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.09 square miles (0.23 km), all land.