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Cost of living in Archer County, TX

Part of the Wichita Falls Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,835/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 8,734 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $896 32%
Federal tax $551 19%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $334 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $199 7%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Archer County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$823
per month
1 bedroom
$896
per month
2 bedroom
$1,102
per month
3 bedroom
$1,506
per month
4 bedroom
$1,709
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Archer County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$71,958
per year
Individual earnings
$43,758
per year
Per capita
$39,715
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Archer County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$175,300
Annual property tax
$2,317

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Archer County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$167
per month · 14.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$32
per month
Annual total
$2,388
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Archer County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
17.0%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Archer County

State and local tax rates for Texas.

No state income tax
Texas does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
6.3%
Combined sales tax
8.2%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Archer County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.4 min
Drive alone
86.6%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
6.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Archer County

What it costs to live in Archer County each month.

Single person
$2,835
per month
  • Rent $896
  • Energy $199
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $551
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,091
per month
  • Rent $1,102
  • Energy $239
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $848
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,637
per month
  • Rent $1,506
  • Energy $298
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $848
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Archer County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Archer County?

In Archer County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $896 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,102 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,506 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Archer County?

In Archer County, TX, the average household income is $71,958 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $43,758 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Archer County?

The estimated cost of living in Archer County, TX is approximately $2,835 per month for a single person, $4,091 for a couple, $6,637 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Archer County?

The combined sales tax rate in Archer County, TX is 8.19%, which includes the Texas state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 1.94%.

Is Archer County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Archer County, TX would need approximately $2,835 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $71,958 per year ($5,997 per month). Archer County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Archer County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Archer County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 17.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Archer County?

The average home value in Archer County, TX is $175,300, with average annual property taxes of $2,317, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Archer County compare to other areas?

You can compare Archer County, TX with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Archer County is in the Wichita Falls, TX metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources