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Aurora, IA

Aurora, IA.

Population: 403 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$245,008
1-year appreciation
+8.9%
3-year appreciation
+23.1%
5-year appreciation
+48.7%
10-year appreciation
+112.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$245,008
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.1 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Effigy Mounds National Monument (45 mi)
Nearest airport
Independence Municipal Airport (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+36 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Median annual property tax
$1,483
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
72.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,081
Average weekly wage
$920
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
27

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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