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Aurora, WV
Census-designated place in Preston County, West Virginia.
Population
284
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
135
ZIP codes
0
Aurora and its ZIP codes
Aurora at a glance
- Aurora is 82% denser than West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Aurora, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Preston County. PPP loans are for Aurora.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,547
7,365 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,260
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$237M
FY 2026, $6,941 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Aurora, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
566
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
55
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 20°F
57.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Aurora, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
18.6%
U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Aurora
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Crellin, MDCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.7 |
| RowlesburgTown | 7.1 mi | 1 |
| Hutton, MDCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Terra AltaTown | 8.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Oakland, MDTown | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| BayardTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Loch Lynn Heights, MDTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Mountain Lake Park, MDTown | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| Gorman, MDCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| TunneltonTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| ThomasCity | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| KingwoodCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| AlbrightTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| St. GeorgeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Deer Park, MDTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| DavisTown | 14 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aurora, WV in?
- Aurora is in Preston County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Aurora, WV?
- About 284 people live in Aurora, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aurora?
- Nearby places include Crellin, MD (6.4 mi), Rowlesburg (7.1 mi), Hutton, MD (7.5 mi), Terra Alta (8.3 mi), Oakland, MD (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023