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Aurora, SD

Aurora, SD.

Population: 1,674 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$305,425
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+12.6%
5-year appreciation
+32.2%
10-year appreciation
+79.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$305,425
House Price Index
496.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
4

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
winterWeather, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
29.8 in
Annual snowfall
46.4 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
274
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pipestone National Monument (26 mi)
Nearest airport
Brookings Regional Airport (BKX) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+10 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,005
Median annual property tax
$3,011
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
78.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,760
Average weekly wage
$1,038
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
144

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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