Aurora, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
304 Population 144/sq mi density
$55,296 Median Income $25,238 per capita
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$55,296 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Aurora, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,296
26% below
$25,238 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
74%
Poverty
202%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Aurora a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population304
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
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$133,510
Housing Units107
Rent Burden27.1%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,315/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain57.3 in/yr
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.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.