Aurora, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Wise County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,453 Population 391/sq mi density
$87,708 Median Income $39,727 per capita
$244,100 Home Value $498,846 Zillow
$1,272 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$87,708 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$244,100 home value, $1,272/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Aurora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation749 ft (228 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density391/sq mi
Coordinates33.0559°N, 97.5096°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWise County County
Nearest AirportFort Worth Meacham International (FTW)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.94"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.3 / 100
Community Resilience17.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very 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

158 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 74 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 55 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 52 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 17 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 17 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 62 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 62 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 68 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 148 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 133 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 137 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 18 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 72 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 144 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 104 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 55 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 54 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 108 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 58 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

847 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,527 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 91 km 10
May 15, 2013 EF4 75 km 6
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 98 km 8
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 87 km 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 43 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 90 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 78 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 57 km 7
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 77 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 59 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 87 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 89 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 99 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 37 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 37 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 83 km 3
May 7, 1995 EF3 52 km 2
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 90 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PK COMPLEX (128,548 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 97 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 76 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 80 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 91 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 75 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 86 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 32 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 74 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 86 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 60 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 69 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 63 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 98 km
2011 MCDONALD II 5,932 86 km
2011 101 RANCH 5,861 91 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 88 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,370 86 km
2006 BURWICK 4,671 78 km
2011 HAT ON ROAD 4,410 74 km
2022 LAZY 4,355 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
March 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 83°F (28°C) 4.1 in
July 87°F (30°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 87°F (30°C) 2.8 in
September 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in

Aurora has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 47°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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