Aurora, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Buchanan County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
178 Population 336/sq mi density
$51,000 Median Income $25,229 per capita
$93,300 Home Value $241,573 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$51,000 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Aurora, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,000
32% below
$25,229 per capita
Home Value
$93,300
67% below
Zillow: $241,573
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
39% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Aurora Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
33%
Poverty
138%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Aurora a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Aurora residents earn a median household income of $51,000 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,229. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Aurora is $93,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,573. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

20.6% of adults in Aurora hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Aurora has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population178
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density336/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,000
Per Capita$25,229
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent
Ownership97.1%
Zillow$241,573
Housing Units86
Rent Burden24.4%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death5,284/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation1,132 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Aurora was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.