At a Glance
Median Income
$55,296
$25,238 per capita
Violent Crime
34/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
290 sunny days/yr
How Aurora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Aurora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Aurora a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Aurora residents earn a median household income of $55,296 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,238. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 884 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Aurora reports 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
12.8% of adults in Aurora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aurora has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population304
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,296
Per Capita$25,238
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$1,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership55.0%
Zillow$121,145
Housing Units107
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
C
Violent34/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,315/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain57.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,615 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Aurora was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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