Aurora, SD
Living in Aurora
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
93
Public Transit
1
Affordability
78
Public Safety
93
Airports
18
Hospitals
86
Colleges
35
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
51
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
792
Population
+167 (2010–19)
32 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
28%
College-Educated
+13% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate27%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$76k
Median Household Income
+$25k (2010–19)
95%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
95%
Lived Here Last Year
+23% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K33%
$100K to $124K18%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office21%
Service5%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$162k
Median Home Value
+$67k (2010–19)
41%
Built 2000 or Later
$632
Median Monthly Rent
+$290 (2010–19)
72%
Owner-Occupied
+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later18%
Built 2010 to 201314%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K36%
$200K to $249K23%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity44%
LP gas2%
Utility gas54%
Crime
Violent Crime in Aurora
United States45
South Dakota31
Brookings County17
Property Crime in Aurora
United States48
South Dakota34
Brookings County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 32 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Aurora
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding35
Tornado18
Blizzard11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Aurora, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Aurora, SD
Volga Christian School
12 miles, W
Poinsett Colony Elementary School
27 miles, NW
St Thomas School
28 miles, SW
Madison Christian School
30 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Aurora, SD
South Dakota State University
5 miles, NW
Dakota State University
28 miles, SW
Southwest Minnesota State University
47 miles, E
University of Sioux Falls
52 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Aurora, SD
Brookings Health System
4 miles, NW
Avera Flandreau Hospital-Cah
17 miles, S
Hendricks Community Hospital
20 miles, NE
Pipestone County Medical Center
27 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Aurora, SD
Joe Foss Field
48 miles, S
Aberdeen Regional Airport
117 miles, NW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
131 miles, S
St. Cloud Regional Airport
155 miles, NE