Aurora County, SD
Living in Aurora County
Bikeability
28
Walkability
56
Commute
93
Public Transit
21
Affordability
86
Public Safety
95
Airports
7
Hospitals
92
Colleges
26
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
57
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.8k
Population
+24 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
-3 (2010–19)
21%
College-Educated
+9% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate33%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$64k
Median Household Income
+$19k (2010–19)
96%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector60%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office17%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Walked5%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$86k
Median Home Value
+$23k (2010–19)
16%
Built 2000 or Later
$411
Median Monthly Rent
+$116 (2010–19)
66%
Owner-Occupied
+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas36%
Utility gas1%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Aurora County
United States45
South Dakota31
Property Crime in Aurora County
United States48
South Dakota34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 34 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 5 |
| May | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 34 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Aurora County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding30
Tornado26
Blizzard13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Aurora County, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Aurora County, SD
John Paul Ii Elementary School
27 miles, E
Mitchell Christian School
27 miles, E
St Joseph Indian School
38 miles, W
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
46 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Aurora County, SD
Dakota Wesleyan University
27 miles, E
Dakota State University
76 miles, E
Mount Marty College
83 miles, SE
National American University-Sioux Falls
91 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Aurora County, SD
Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center-Cah
25 miles, N
Platte Health Center-Cah
27 miles, SW
Avera Queen of Peace
28 miles, E
Douglas County Memorial Hospital-Cah
30 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Aurora County, SD
Joe Foss Field
92 miles, E
Aberdeen Regional Airport
119 miles, N
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
144 miles, SE
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
191 miles, S