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Aurora, SD
Town in Brookings County, South Dakota.
Population
1,444
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,726
ZIP codes
0
Aurora and its ZIP codes
Aurora at a glance
- Aurora is about 144 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 57th most populous of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $95,952 a year, 28% more than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $234,600 (9% below South Dakota) and median rent is $840 a month.
Local data for Aurora, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Aurora, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,952
Poverty rate
2.7%
Median home value
$234,600
Median rent
$840/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
42.8%
Median age
29.0
Average commute
16.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (734), Norwegian Americans (261), Irish Americans (170).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brookings County. PPP loans are for Aurora.
Unemployment rate
1.4%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,550
19,542 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,775
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$227M
FY 2026, $6,606 per person
How people get to work
Aurora, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Aurora, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
761
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
59
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
25.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Aurora, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Aurora
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BushnellTown | 3.7 mi | 0.7 |
| BrookingsCity | 5.2 mi | 14 |
| Rolland ColonyCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Newdale ColonyCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.1 |
| ElktonCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| WhiteCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Norfeld ColonyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| VolgaCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| WardTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| BruceCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| FlandreauCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| SinaiTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| NundaTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| Pleasant Valley ColonyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake Benton, MNCity | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| EganCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aurora, SD in?
- Aurora is in Brookings County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Aurora, SD?
- About 1,444 people live in Aurora, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aurora?
- Nearby places include Bushnell (3.7 mi), Brookings (5.2 mi), Rolland Colony (6.2 mi), Newdale Colony (8 mi), Elkton (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023