At a Glance
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
76.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
291 sunny days/yr
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)
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.
Safety & Crime
Aurora Center reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population13
Median Age61.4 yrs
Density325/mi²
Male / Female23% / 77%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.0%
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%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,790/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain23.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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%
Broadband9.0%
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.
44.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.