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Aurora, Missouri

Introduction to Aurora, Missouri

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

Aurora History

Initially, the city of Aurora constituted 40 acres of land which was bought by a former Union officer Stephen G. Elliott. By 1880, several developments took place in the city, including the manufacture of wagons and the construction of hospitals and churches. The first railroad was built in the area in 1872. The city published its first newspaper in the year 1899.

Aurora and nearby Attractions

  • Pea Ridge National Military Park
  • Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
  • Roaring River State Park
  • Table Rock State Park
  • General Sweeny's Museum

Things To Do In Aurora

The city of Aurora offers a variety of recreational facilities in the form of both parks and historic sites. The Pea Ridge National Military Park and Table Rock State Park are among the popular tourist haunts. The General Sweeny's Museum, which showcases artifacts relating to the history of the city, draws hordes of crowds. The Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is another major tourist attraction.

Aurora Transportation

Lambert-Saint Louis International Airport is close by.

Aurora Higher Education

Evangel University, Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, Missouri State University, and Ozarks Technical Community College are some of the nearby higher educational institutes.

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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