Aurora Center, SD

South Dakota

Aurora Center is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 13.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
13 Population 325/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $38,392 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 30.8%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Aurora Center Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population13
Median Age61.4 yrs
Density325/mi²
Male / Female23% / 77%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans30.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$38,392
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$156M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain23.9 in/yr
Elevation1,650 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+76.9%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
CommuteN/A
Broadband20.0%
Libraries2

Is Aurora Center a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Aurora Center receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Aurora Center offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Aurora Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches, including 37.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Aurora Center has a population of 13 with a density of 325 people per square mile. The median age is 61.4 years, 58% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

13
Total Population
325
People / sq mi
61.4yrs
Median Age
58% above US avg
0.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 23.1%
Female 76.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Aurora Center vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only76.5%
3% below US avg
Spanish23.5%
75% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Aurora Center vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Aurora Center is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Aurora Center vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$38,392
Avg Weekly Wage$805
IRS Avg AGI$60,306

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)102
County GDP$156M

Business (County)

Restaurants9
Healthcare11
Retail10

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Aurora Center vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death8,790/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access3.4%
Healthcare Facilities11

Crime Rates: Aurora Center vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Aurora Center has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 23.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall23.9 inches
37% below US avg
Snowfall37.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,650 ft (503 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density325/sq mi
Coordinates43.5272°N, 98.5895°W
County FIPS46003
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.1-point margin. 20.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.8%
D 21.7%

Winner: Republican by 54.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.8%
9% below US avg
High School+76.9%
School Test Score5.45
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density325/sq mi
Total Area0.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access20.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities11
Restaurants9
Retail Stores10

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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