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Aurora, UT
City in Sevier County, Utah.
Population
949
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,014
ZIP codes
0
Aurora and its ZIP codes
Aurora at a glance
- Aurora is about 25 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- The median household income is $91,250, 4% below the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $297,200 (39% below Utah) and median rent is $888 a month.
Local data for Aurora, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Aurora, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,250
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$297,200
Median rent
$888/mo
Homeownership
92.9%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
16.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (75), Swedish Americans (72), Irish Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sevier County. PPP loans are for Aurora.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,705
9,967 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,917
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$214M
FY 2026, $9,930 per person
How people get to work
Aurora, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Aurora, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
116
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
76
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 17°F
7.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Aurora, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Aurora
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SalinaCity | 4 mi | 5.9 |
| SigurdTown | 5 mi | 1.1 |
| RedmondTown | 6.8 mi | 0.9 |
| GlenwoodTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| RichfieldCity | 14 mi | 6.2 |
| CenterfieldTown | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| AnnabellaTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| Central ValleyTown | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| GunnisonCity | 18 mi | 4.8 |
| MayfieldTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| ElsinoreTown | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| FayetteTown | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| FillmoreCity | 22 mi | 7.2 |
| HoldenTown | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| MonroeCity | 22 mi | 3.6 |
| SterlingTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aurora, UT in?
- Aurora is in Sevier County, Utah.
- What is the population of Aurora, UT?
- About 949 people live in Aurora, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aurora?
- Nearby places include Salina (4 mi), Sigurd (5 mi), Redmond (6.8 mi), Glenwood (11 mi), Richfield (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023