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Aurora, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Cloud County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
32 Population 320/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $34,184 per capita
$55,000 Home Value $88,529 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
631 Violent Crime/100K 3,940 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
631 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Aurora experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually. 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)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

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
CountyCloud County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 17.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.1 / 100
Community Resilience94.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

165 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 81 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 127 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 59 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 64 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 63 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 51 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 90 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 87 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 95 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 79 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 67 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 62 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 83 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 80 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 143 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 106 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 87 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 48 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 61 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

653 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 329 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2016 EF4 51 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 79 km 0
May 22, 2004 EF4 98 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 59 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 19 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 94 km 1
May 1, 2018 EF3 65 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 75 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 45 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 49 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 72 km 1
May 29, 2008 EF3 48 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURLEY HILL (16,381 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 90 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 86 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 75 km
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 86 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 64 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 73 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 73 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 61 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 87 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 74 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 73 km
2014 MOYER RANCH 6,641 89 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 76 km
2013 IMPACT COMPLEX 5,233 73 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 63 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 64 km
2016 TAMPA 4,993 97 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,425 74 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,113 86 km
2014 SHANNON CREEK 3,954 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.9 in

Aurora has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 29°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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