Aurora, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Hamilton County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
4,665
Population
1,422/sq mi density
$71,051
Median Income
$33,105 per capita
$221,700
Home Value
$275,452 Zillow
$747
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
85
Violent Crime/100K
488 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,051 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$221,700 home value, $747/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Aurora experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 27.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,796 ft (547 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,422/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8647°N, 98.0081°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hamilton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in |
Aurora has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.7").