Aurora Center, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Aurora County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
13 Population 325/sq mi density
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

Aurora Center, SD

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
9% below
76.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Aurora Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Aurora Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
91%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Aurora Center a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

30.8% of adults in Aurora Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below the national average). 76.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 23.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population13
Median Age61.4 yrs
Density325/mi²
Male / Female23% / 77%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$38,392
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$156M
Avg Weekly Wage$805

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$323,708
Housing Units20
Rent Burden17.3%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,790/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain23.9 in/yr
Elevation1,650 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+76.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Aurora Center was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.