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Aurora, MO


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Aurora, Missouri

Aurora, Missouri, in Lawrence county, is 28 miles SW of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 138 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 7,014.

The People and Families of Aurora

In Aurora, about 57% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Aurora is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Aurora had a median family income of $33,029.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Aurora ($1,750). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Aurora Housing

About 68% of housing units in Aurora are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Aurora, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Aurora strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Aurora Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Aurora Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Aurora, MO

Comparing Aurora to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Senior Citizens87
Female Share of the Population86
Age of the Population55
Male Share of the Population35
Racial Diversity25
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
College Educated Adults25
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work58
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes106
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Housing Recently Built55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime55
Low Property Crime43

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