Aurora County, South Dakota
Among the top 9% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 91% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 14% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 43% of US counties
- top 1% for amenities nearby
- top 2% for unemployment
- bottom 12% for airport distance
Aurora County is a county in South Dakota with about 2,590 residents. It grades A for affordability and D for weather. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, unemployment, and estimated total tax burden. It rates lower on park & nature access and airport distance.
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Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Snowy
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Precipitation 3.1 in0.6 in
humid 73%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$71k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 60% of US counties
Home Value$121k26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$735better than 71% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 40% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.12%better than 31% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax6.11%better than 78% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden3.91%better than 98% of US counties
Unemployment0.8%better than 98% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation23.9 in18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall37.7 inbetter than 22% of US counties
Sunny Days235 daysbetter than 48% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 64% of US counties
Comfortable Days67 daysbetter than 22% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk19.6better than 78% of US counties
School Quality48.2better than 35% of US counties
Violent Crime396/100kbetter than 77% of US counties
Property Crime216/100kbetter than 87% of US counties
Community
Population2,5905th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.449th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1321st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1089th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5470th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)88.7%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.3%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.6%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.2%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.2%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 88% of US counties
Walkability5.9/20better than 45% of US counties
Airport Distance215 mibetter than 12% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access78.3%better than 25% of US counties
Amenities Nearby50.19better than 99% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 21% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Aurora County an affordable place to live?
- Aurora County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 60% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Aurora County?
- The median home value in Aurora County is $121k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Aurora County?
- Median household income in Aurora County is $71k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Aurora County?
- Median gross rent in Aurora County is $735 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Aurora County safe?
- Aurora County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 396/100k (better than 77%). Property crime is 216/100k.
- What is the weather like in Aurora County?
- Aurora County averages 75°F in July and 19°F in January, with 23.9 in of annual precipitation and about 235 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Aurora County?
- Public-school quality in Aurora County is below average, scoring better than 35% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Aurora County?
- The average one-way commute in Aurora County is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)