Aurora, IA
Living in Aurora
Bikeability22
Walkability60
Commute46
Public Transit24
Affordability100
Public Safety96
Airports6
Hospitals90
Colleges61
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools90
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
180Population+3 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+10 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
69%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian93%
Native American6%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate34%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$3.9k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty-16% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+14% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office13%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked6%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$80kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$438Median Monthly Rent+$38 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached96%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas8%
Utility gas75%
Crime
Violent Crime in Aurora
United States45
Iowa35
Buchanan County7
Property Crime in Aurora
United States48
Iowa43
Buchanan County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Aurora
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding42
Tornado19
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Aurora, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Aurora, IA
Sacred Heart Elementary School
10 miles, W
Independence Christian Academy
12 miles, SW
St Johns School
13 miles, SW
St Mary's Elementary School
17 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Aurora, IA
Upper Iowa University
16 miles, N
Allen College
32 miles, W
University of Northern Iowa
38 miles, W
Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls
38 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Aurora, IA
Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center
10 miles, NW
Buchanan County Health Center
13 miles, SW
Mental Health Institute
15 miles, SW
Regional Medical Center
16 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Aurora, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
34 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
51 miles, S
Dubuque Regional Airport
54 miles, E
La Crosse Regional Airport
90 miles, N