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Aurora, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Buchanan County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
178
Population
336/sq mi density
$51,000
Median Income
$25,229 per capita
$93,300
Home Value
$222,975 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
627
Violent Crime/100K
2,281 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$51,000 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
627 violent crimes/100K (65% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Aurora has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 336/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6194°N, 91.7295°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Buchanan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waterloo Regional (ALO) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in |
Aurora has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 16°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.0").