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Aurora, NE

Hamilton CountyElev. 546 m
Population
4,665
Median home
$221,700
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Aurora

With about 4,665 residents, Aurora is one of Nebraska's notable places. Aurora sits in Hamilton County. The median age is 39.6 and the median household income is $71,051. Homes carry a median value of $221,700, and about 79% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (94.5%). Around 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
4,665
Median age
39.6
Median household income
$71,051
Per-capita income
$33,105
Poverty rate
7.4%
High-school grad or higher
98.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
Unemployment
4.2%
Avg. commute
19.5 min
Work from home
8.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White94.5%
Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Black0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts43.4%
Sales & office19.3%
Service17.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance13.7%
Production, transportation & material moving5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$221,700
Median gross rent
$747/mo
Owner-occupied
78.9%
Median year built
1973
Households
1,699
Avg. household size
2.67

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Aurora has 4 public schools1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading62%
Math52%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

AURORA HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 912
AURORA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 68
AURORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -15
AURORA PRESCHOOLGrades -1-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime67% below national
Aurora129
Nebraska199
United States386
47% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime72% below national
Aurora539
Nebraska1,611
United States1,952
16% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Aurora Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Aurora.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Hamilton County
HailRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Low
TornadoRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Aurora is in Hamilton County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Aurora sits in Hamilton County. Elevation ~546 m.

Map of Aurora
Aurora, NE
Where Aurora is
OmahaLincolnBellevueGrand IslandKearneyFremontAurora
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hamilton County CourthouseStreeter--Peterson HouseUnited Brethren ChurchTemple Craft Building
Notable people from Aurora
Ron SpencerHarry Scott SmithTerese NielsenMarion Van BergWendell Smith
People searches in Aurora
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Grand Island (19 mi)York (22 mi)Hastings (27 mi)Seward (48 mi)Columbus (52 mi)Kearney (57 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Hamilton County

Most-recorded names in Hamilton County booking & incarceration records:

Edwin Lopez (1)Gage Anderson (1)James Taylor (1)Jeffrey Adams (1)Junior King (1)Phillip Smith (1)Raymore Hall (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in Aurora, NE (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Aurora, Nebraska.

John Paul Campbell, 59
Aurora · Hamilton County · 68818
AKA John P Campbell

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Aurora — frequently asked

What is the population of Aurora, Nebraska?
Aurora has a population of about 4,665, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Aurora?
The median home value in Aurora is $221,700, and the median gross rent is $747/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Aurora safe? What is the crime rate?
Aurora Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 129 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Aurora face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hamilton County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including hail, strong wind, drought.
How many schools are in Aurora?
Aurora has 4 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Aurora?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Aurora. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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