Aurora, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,897 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,406 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$88,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$372 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$467 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Louis County
3
Duluth Metro Area
3
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Louis County
6
Duluth Metro Area
6
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 15 6
Feb 1 9 11
Mar 1 8 24
Apr 2 4 38
May 3 0 51
Jun 4 0 60
Jul 4 0 65
Aug 4 0 63
Sep 4 0 54
Oct 3 1 41
Nov 2 11 26
Dec 1 13 11

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (56%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MN State Senate District 7, MN State House District 7B, MN
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Schools

Mesabi East Secondary
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Mesabi East Elementary
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Nelle Shean Elementary
11 miles, W • 3.7 star
Eveleth-Gilbert Junior High
11 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Mesabi Range College
14 miles, W • 1.4 star
Vermilion Community College
32 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Hibbing Community College
33 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Essentia Health Virginia
14 miles, W • 3.2 star
Cook Hospital
30 miles, N
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Airports

Range Regional Airport
30 miles, W • 1 star
Duluth International Airport
48 miles, S • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
118 miles, W • 1 star
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