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Archer

A township of 327 people in Harrison County, Ohio
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Conserved land8.3%1,329 of 16,050 acres
Trails13 mi0.5 mi per sq mi
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About Archer

Township in Ohio, US
327Population
25.1 sq miArea
965 ftElevation

Archer Township is one of the fifteen townships of Harrison County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 327.

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Most working residents leave Archer for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Cadiz (11%), Hopedale (8%) and Steubenville (6%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Cadiz
11%
Hopedale
8%
Steubenville
6%
Richland
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Archer →

Health in Archer

Compared with Ohio

14worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Harrison Community HospitalCadiz · 5.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Southeast, Inc. - Cadiz Health CenterCadiz · 4.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 43907, 43986 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Archer →

Natural hazards in Archer

33
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Archer →

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Archer has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

39° / 23°Winter
61° / 39°Spring
81° / 60°Summer
63° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Puskarich Public LibraryCadiz · 4.3 miles · 59 hrs a week
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