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Aurora, MO
City in Lawrence County, Missouri.
Population
7,397
Land area
6.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,173
ZIP codes
0
Aurora and its ZIP codes
Aurora at a glance
- Aurora is about 13 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 114th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $49,848, 29% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,400 (46% below Missouri) and median rent is $823 a month.
Local data for Aurora, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Aurora, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,848
Poverty rate
18.1%
Median home value
$124,400
Median rent
$823/mo
Homeownership
68.2%
Bachelor's or higher
12.0%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,867), Irish Americans (1,338), Mexican Americans (463).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Aurora.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,048
8,974 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,004
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$254M
FY 2026, $6,676 per person
How people get to work
Aurora, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Aurora, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
782
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
53
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 22°F
45.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Aurora, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
22.5%
U.S. 12.8% +9.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Aurora
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VeronaTown | 3.7 mi | 0.9 |
| MarionvilleCity | 5.6 mi | 1.8 |
| CraneCity | 9.8 mi | 1.7 |
| HobergVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| FreistattVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| ChesapeakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| MonettCity | 11 mi | 8.8 |
| Mount VernonCity | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| BillingsCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| HurleyCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| CleverCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| PurdyCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Pierce CityCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Stotts CityCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| HalltownVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| McCord BendVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aurora, MO in?
- Aurora is in Lawrence County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Aurora, MO?
- About 7,397 people live in Aurora, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aurora?
- Nearby places include Verona (3.7 mi), Marionville (5.6 mi), Crane (9.8 mi), Hoberg (9.8 mi), Freistatt (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023