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Aurora, IN
City in Dearborn County, Indiana.
Population
3,648
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,108
ZIP codes
0
Aurora and its ZIP codes
Aurora at a glance
- Aurora is about 5.8 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 159th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $47,470, 34% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,400 (40% below Indiana) and median rent is $718 a month.
Local data for Aurora, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Aurora, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,470
Poverty rate
18.5%
Median home value
$131,400
Median rent
$718/mo
Homeownership
63.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.3%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (680), Irish Americans (306), Mexican Americans (285).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dearborn County. PPP loans are for Aurora.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,711
14,998 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,515
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$341M
FY 2026, $6,738 per person
How people get to work
Aurora, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.4%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Aurora, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
419
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Aurora, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Aurora
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Petersburg, KYCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 6.3 |
| LawrenceburgCity | 4 mi | 5.3 |
| GreendaleCity | 5 mi | 5.7 |
| Belleview, KYCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.4 |
| Rising SunCity | 7.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Shawnee, OHCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 6.4 |
| Hidden ValleyCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 4.2 |
| ManchesterCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.5 |
| DillsboroTown | 8.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Elizabethtown, OHCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Rabbit Hash, KYCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 5.1 |
| Francisville, KYCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 8.5 |
| Burlington, KYCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 8.8 |
| North Bend, OHVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Hebron, KYCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.4 |
| Moores HillTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aurora, IN in?
- Aurora is in Dearborn County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Aurora, IN?
- About 3,648 people live in Aurora, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aurora?
- Nearby places include Petersburg, KY (2 mi), Lawrenceburg (4 mi), Greendale (5 mi), Belleview, KY (7 mi), Rising Sun (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023