Aurora, KS

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.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
32 Population 320/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $34,184 per capita
$55,000 Home Value
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,750
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $55,000
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.0%
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.1%
75% lower than US avg

How Aurora Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population32
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density320/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans25.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$34,184
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$516M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Elevation1,500 ft (457 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute31 min
Broadband19.0%
Libraries4

Is Aurora a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Aurora has a population of 32 with a density of 320 people per square mile. The median age is 34.5 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

32
Total Population
320
People / sq mi
34.5yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 62.5%
Female 37.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Aurora vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Aurora vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Aurora is $48,750, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Aurora vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,750
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,184
Avg Weekly Wage$799
IRS Avg AGI$57,416

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.1%
75% below US avg
Establishments (County)310
County GDP$516M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare36
Retail45
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,756
21% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.01%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.4 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Aurora is $55,000, 80% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$55,000
80% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,756
21% below US avg
Effective Rate5.01%
Aurora has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.7 inches
17% below US avg
Snowfall17.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,500 ft (457 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density320/sq mi
Coordinates39.4519°N, 97.5298°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20029
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 60.6-point margin. 19.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.5%
D 19%

Winner: Republican by 60.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.0%
53% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.80
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density320/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access19.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities36
Restaurants25
Retail Stores45

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.4 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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