Aurora, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
7,331 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,855 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$108,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$457 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$498 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lawrence County
4
Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lawrence County
5
Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 32
Feb 2 2 37
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 5 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 3 2 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 3%

Schools

Robinson Elem
<1 miles, W 2.3 star
Robinson Intermediate
<1 miles, W 1.9 star
Aurora Jr High
<1 miles, NW 1.9 star
Aurora High
<1 miles, SW 3.7 star

Colleges

Bryan University
28 miles, E 1 star

Hospitals

Mercy Hospital-Aurora
<1 miles, E 3.2 star
Cox Monett Hospital
12 miles, W 4.1 star
Cox Medical Centers
27 miles, E 2.3 star

Airports

Springfield-Branson National Airport
26 miles, NE 1.4 star
Joplin Regional Airport
45 miles, NW 1 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
58 miles, SW 1.9 star
Fort Smith Regional Airport
118 miles, SW 1 star