Kansas
Aurora is a small town in Kansas with a population of 32. Residents earn $48,750 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Aurora receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Aurora offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Aurora is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Aurora is $55,000, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Aurora experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches, including 17.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,750 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,184 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $799 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,416 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 310 |
| County GDP | $516M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 36 |
| Retail | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,756 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.01% |
| Commute Time | 31.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $55,000 |
| 80% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,756 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.01% |
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.7 inches |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,500 ft (457 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 320/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4519°N, 97.5298°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 20029 |
Winner: Republican by 60.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.0% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 320/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 19.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 31.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |