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Adams County

Population in 2011: 326,650. Population change since 2000: +18.2%
 

Males: 160,873  (49.2%)
Females: 165,777  (50.8%)

Median resident age:  33.2 years
Colorado median age:  40.6 years

Zip codes: 80010, 80011, 80012, 80013, 80014, 80015, 80016, 80017, 80018, 80019, 80040, 80041, 80042, 80044, 80045, 80046, 80047.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $45,904 (it was $46,507 in 2000)
Aurora:

$45,904
Colorado:

$55,430
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $21,917

Aurora city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $179,900 (it was $139,700 in 2000)
Aurora:

$179,900
Colorado:

$237,800
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $200,755; Detached houses: $221,961; Townhouses or other attached units: $174,591; In 2-unit structures: $170,137; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $149,264; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $140,224; Mobile homes: $35,883; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $96,355

Median gross rent in 2009: $865.

Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip codes: 80010, 80011, 80012, 80013, 80014, 80015, 80017, 80018, 80019.

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  • White alone - 153,715 (47.3%)
  • Hispanic - 93,263 (28.7%)
  • Black alone - 49,003 (15.1%)
  • Asian alone - 15,735 (4.8%)
  • Two or more races - 10,279 (3.2%)
  • American Indian alone - 1,487 (0.5%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 919 (0.3%)
  • Other race alone - 677 (0.2%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Aurora: 106.0 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (18.3%), Irish (10.2%), English (8.8%), United States (4.5%), Italian (3.6%), French (2.7%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Incorporated on 5/5/1903

Elevation: 5435 feet

Land area: 142.5 square miles.

Population density: 2292 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Aurora:

  • High school or higher: 85.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Aurora city:

  • Never married: 28.7%
  • Now married: 52.1%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 4.3%
  • Divorced: 12.8%

44,687 residents are foreign born (9.7% Latin America, 3.4% Asia, 2.0% Europe).

This city:  16.2%
Colorado:  8.6%



According to our research of Colorado and other state lists there were 615 registered sex offenders living in Aurora, Colorado as of May 20, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Aurora to the number of sex offenders is 528 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,304 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,166 (0.7%)

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Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (586.8 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: South Aurora, CO (1.4 miles ), North Aurora, CO (2.0 miles ), Glendale, CO (2.6 miles ), Foxfield, CO (2.8 miles ), Greenwood Village, CO (2.8 miles ), Cherry Hills Village, CO (2.9 miles ), Denver, CO (2.9 miles ), Castlewood, CO (3.0 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 733 buildings, average cost: $105,400
  • 1998: 1112 buildings, average cost: $118,800
  • 1999: 1632 buildings, average cost: $117,700
  • 2000: 1591 buildings, average cost: $119,400
  • 2001: 1340 buildings, average cost: $144,200
  • 2002: 1599 buildings, average cost: $179,400
  • 2003: 1321 buildings, average cost: $201,100
  • 2004: 2067 buildings, average cost: $210,900
  • 2005: 2394 buildings, average cost: $230,200
  • 2006: 1986 buildings, average cost: $229,900
  • 2007: 1202 buildings, average cost: $254,100
  • 2008: 510 buildings, average cost: $238,200
  • 2009: 426 buildings, average cost: $239,800
  • 2010: 573 buildings, average cost: $245,000
  • 2011: 502 buildings, average cost: $255,800

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Latitude: 39.70 N, Longitude: 104.81 W

Aurora nicknames or aliases (official or unofficial): Gateway to the Rockies, Saudi Aurora

Daytime population change due to commuting: -50,827 (-18.4%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 45,188 (31.8%)

Area codes: 303, 720

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Crime in Aurora by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 1123171618132817141822239
per 100,000 4.38.66.05.56.24.49.55.64.65.76.87.12.7
Rapes 178169224256213198223217191188216183183
per 100,000 69.563.078.988.473.767.475.471.762.159.466.756.655.3
Robberies 464493496549571557644600583555553505504
per 100,000 181.3183.8174.7189.6197.7189.7217.6198.1189.5175.5170.7156.1152.4
Assaults 8288549371,0318899869411,024899861733732752
per 100,000 323.5318.4330.1356.0307.8335.8318.0338.1292.2272.2226.2226.3227.4
Burglaries 2,1501,8601,8342,1612,3292,6692,4742,4702,3212,2162,0512,2902,144
per 100,000 840.0693.4646.1746.2806.4908.9836.1815.6754.5700.5633.0707.9648.2
Thefts 8,7219,64810,87110,74510,2729,9999,5028,2927,7507,1466,8206,8736,861
per 100,000 3407.53596.73829.53710.53556.43405.03211.42737.92519.32259.12104.82124.72074.4
Auto thefts 1,9512,4792,8453,3172,6522,4722,7422,0431,7191,2981,166888870
per 100,000 762.3924.21002.21145.4918.2841.8926.7674.6558.8410.3359.9274.5263.0
Arson 6592102130110110901168398966887
per 100,000 25.434.335.944.938.137.530.438.327.031.029.621.026.3
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 468.8482.9503.7535.7495.5484.3500.6444.0397.2360.8342.1328.7309.7

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Crime in Aurora detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 755 (638 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.93
Colorado average:

2.22

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Aurora, Colorado accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

8.3%
Colorado:

7.8%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +53,274 (+23.9%).

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (15%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (5%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Health care (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (11%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)
Most common occupations in 2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Computer specialists (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Customer service representatives (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3%)

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Tornado activity:

Aurora-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 106% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/15/1988, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.9 miles away from the Aurora city center injured 7 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/18/1975, a category F3 tornado 8.3 miles away from the city center .

Earthquake activity:

Aurora-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Colorado state average. It is 90% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/25/1994 at 19:06:07, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 28.1 miles away from the city center
On 12/23/1995 at 06:51:48, a magnitude 3.6 (3.5 MB, 3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 66.9 miles away from Aurora center
On 1/18/1997 at 22:04:39, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MB, 2.8 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 44.1 miles away from the city center
On 7/22/2001 at 19:22:45, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 49.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/12/1990 at 21:38:57, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 74.4 miles away from Aurora center
On 1/26/2008 at 03:49:01, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 95.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Adams County (7) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Fire: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: John Kerry - (born 1943), politician, Danny Dietz - Recipient of the Purple Heart medal, Aaron Moorehead - 2005 NFL player (Indianapolis Colts, born: Nov 5, 1980), Michael Chiesa - Mixed martial artist, Paul G. Tremblay - Author and editor, Sterling Wescott - Soccer player-coach, Brendan Schaub - Lacrosse player, Tiffany Vise - Figure skater, Maggie Flecknoe - Radio reporter, Eddie Gill - NBA player (Indiana Pacers, born: Aug 16, 1978).

Main business address for: PROLOGIS (REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS).


Hospitals/medical centers in Aurora:

  • "MEDICAL CENTER OF AURORA, THE" (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, 1501 S POTOMAC ST)
  • CHILDRENS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION THE (Childrens, Voluntary non-profit - Private, 13123 EAST 16TH AVENUE)
  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL ANSCHUTZ INPATIENT (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, 12605 EAST 16TH AVENUE)

Political contributions by individuals in Aurora, CO

Airports and heliports located in Aurora:


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Amtrak stations near Aurora:

  • 11 miles: DENVER (1701 WYNKOOP ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities and snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 14 miles: DENVER INTERNATIONAL AP'T (DENVER, DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Local government website: www.ci.aurora.co.us

Colleges/Universities in Aurora:

  • Community College of Aurora (Full-time enrollment: 1,762; Location: 16000 E CentreTech Pky; Public; Website: www.ccaurora.edu)
  • Pickens Technical College (FT enrollment: 1,178; Location: 500 Airport Blvd; Public; Website: www.pickenstech.org)
  • Concorde Career Colleges (FT enrollment: 810; Location: 111 N. Havana Street; Private, for-profit; Website: www.concorde.edu)
  • Everest College-Aurora (FT enrollment: 636; Location: 14280 East Jewell Ave; Private, for-profit; Website: www.everest.edu/campus/aurora)
  • Anthem College-Denver (FT enrollment: 352; Location: 350 Blackhawk Street; Private, for-profit; Website: www.anthem.edu)
  • Platt College (FT enrollment: 180; Location: 3100 S Parker Rd; Private, for-profit; Website: www.plattcolorado.edu)
  • Xenon International Academy (FT enrollment: 102; Location: 2231 S Peoria; Private, for-profit; Website: WWW.XENONINTL.COM)
  • Empire Beauty School-Aurora (FT enrollment: 68; Location: 16800 E. Mississippi Ave.; Private, for-profit; Website: www.empire.edu)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Aurora:

  • University of Colorado Denver (about 8 miles; Denver, CO; Full-time enrollment: 11,267)
  • University of Denver (about 9 miles; Denver, CO; FT enrollment: 8,219)
  • University of Phoenix-Colorado Campus (about 11 miles; Lone Tree, CO; FT enrollment: 2,603)
  • Metropolitan State College of Denver (about 11 miles; Denver, CO; FT enrollment: 14,321)
  • Community College of Denver (about 11 miles; Denver, CO; FT enrollment: 2,740)
  • Arapahoe Community College (about 13 miles; Littleton, CO; FT enrollment: 2,438)
  • Regis University (about 14 miles; Denver, CO; FT enrollment: 5,233)

Public high schools in Aurora:

  • GRANDVIEW HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 2,607; Location: 20500 EAST ARAPAHOE RD; Grades: 09 - 12)
  • AURORA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 2,437; Location: 11700 EAST 11TH AVE; Grades: 09 - 12)
  • SMOKY HILL HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 2,374; Location: 16100 EAST SMOKY HILL RD; Grades: 09 - 12)
  • CHEROKEE TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 2,328; Location: 25901 ARAPAHOE PARKWAY; Grades: 09 - 12)
  • RANGEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 2,268; Location: 17599 EAST ILIFF AVE; Grades: 09 - 12)
  • OVERLAND HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 2,138; Location: 12400 EAST JEWELL AVE; Grades: 09 - 12)
  • HINKLEY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 2,067; Location: 1250 CHAMBERS RD; Grades: 09 - 12)
  • GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,728; Location: 1300 SOUTH SABLE BLVD; Grades: 09 - 12)
  • WILLIAM SMITH HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 266; Location: 400 AIRPORT BLVD; Grades: 09 - 12)

Private high schools in Aurora:

  • REGIS JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL/BOYS DIVISION (Students: 882; Location: 6400 S LEWISTON WAY; Grades: 9 - 12; Boys only)
  • ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 26; Location: 1294 FRASER ST; Grades: 3 - 12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Aurora:

  • OPTIONS SCHOOL (Students: 1,639; Location: 11351 EAST MONTVIEW BLVD; Grades: KG - 12)
  • PRAIRIE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,550; Location: 12600 EAST JEWELL AVE; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • THUNDER RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,216; Location: 5250 SOUTH PICADILLY ST; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • LAREDO MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,191; Location: 5000 SOUTH LAREDO ST; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • FALCON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,095; Location: 6100 SOUTH GENOA ST; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,018; Location: 3981 SOUTH RESERVOIR RD; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • AURORA HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 991; Location: 1009 SOUTH UVALDA ST; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • MRACHEK MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 988; Location: 1955 SOUTH TELLURIDE ST; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 969; Location: 21500 EAST DRY CREEK RD; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 968; Location: 1275 FRASER ST; Grades: 06 - 08)

Biggest private elementary/middle schools in Aurora:

  • ST PIUS X CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 352; Location: 13680 EAST 14TH PL; Grades: PK - 8)
  • CRESCENT VIEW ACADEMY (Students: 219; Location: 10958 E BETHANY DR; Grades: PK - 7)
  • ST THERESE CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 192; Location: 1200 KENTON ST; Grades: PK - 8)
  • EXCELSIOR YOUTH CENTER (Students: 190; Location: 15001 E OXFORD AVE; Grades: UG - UG; Girls only)
  • HOLY LOVE PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN (Students: 180; Location: 4210 S CHAMBERS RD; Grades: PK - KG)
  • PEACE WITH CHRIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 177; Location: 3290 S TOWER RD; Grades: KG - 8)
  • BELLE'S & BEAU'S ACADEMY AT THE FARM (Students: 171; Location: 6150 S TOWER RD; Grades: PK - TK)
  • PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF SADDLE ROCK (Students: 151; Location: 5950 S GUN CLUB RD; Grades: PK - TK)
  • MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF AURORA (Students: 143; Location: 18585 E SMOKY HILL RD; Grades: KG - KG)
  • MT OLIVE LUTHERAN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER (Students: 123; Location: 11500 E ILIFF AVE; Grades: PK - TK)
See full list of schools located in Aurora, map of school districts: ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28J, CHERRY CREEK 5

Library in Aurora:

  • AURORA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $6,820,006; Location: 14949 E ALAMEDA PARKWAY; 401,238 books; 7,534 e-books; 31,131 audio materials; 15,915 video materials; 11 local licensed databases; 14 state licensed databases; 836 print serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:

  • Aurora is 80% in Arapahoe County, about 20% in Adams County
  • Meadowood Christian School is Pre-K - 8th Grade

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Notable locations in Aurora: Meadow Hills Golf Course (A), Magee (B), Aurora Filtration Plant (C), Aurora Hills Golf Course (D), Centre Hills Golf Course (E), Springhill Golf Course (F), Aurora Hills Golf Course (G), Fitzsimons Golf Course (H), Heather Gardens Country Club (I), Heather Ridge Country Club (J), Charles A Wemlinger Water Treatment Plant (K), Murphy Creek Golf Course (L), Valley Country Club (M), Mesa (N), Victory Grange (O), Aurora Fire Department - Administration (P), Aurora History Museum (Q), Aurora Municipal Courthouse (R), Children's Hospital of Colorado Ambulance (S), Air Life Denver (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Buckingham Square Shopping Center (1), Aurora Mall Shopping Center (2), Buckingham Square Shopping Mall (3), Hoffman Heights Shopping Center (4), Abilene Street Market Shopping Center (5), Aurora Mall Plaza West Shopping Center (6), Buckley Marketplace Shopping Center (7), Center Tech Plaza Shopping Center (8), Chambers Arizona Center Shopping Center (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Aurora include: Trinity Baptist Church (A), Southeast Church of Christ (B), Saint Therese Catholic Church (C), Saint Pius Tenth Church (D), Saint Martin In The Fields Episcopal Church (E), Saint Mark's Lutheran Church (F), Queen of Peace Catholic Church (G), Peaceful Rest Baptist Church (H), Peace With Christ Christian Center (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Simeon Catholic Cemetery (1), Lewis Cemetery (2), Mount Nebo Cemetery (3), Eastlawn Memorial Gardens (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Quincy Reservoir (A), Aurora Reservoir (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Murphy Creek (A), Senac Creek (B), Coal Creek (C), Toll Gate Creek (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Aurora include: Montview Park (1), Fairplay Park (2), City Center Park (3), Centre Point Park (4), Great Plains Park (5), Eagle Park (6), Sagebrush Park (7), Hampden Run Park (8), Flanders Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Aurora City Government - Fire Department- South Region Libraries- Reservoirs- Quincy Reser (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 18350 East Quincy Avenue) (1), Wings Over the Rockies Air Museum (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 7711 East Academy Boulevard) (2), Casa de LA Cultura (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 10231 East Colfax Avenue) (3), Aurora City Government - Fire Department- South Region Libraries- Tallyn's Reach Lib (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 23911 East Arapahoe Road) (4), Plains Conservation Center (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 21901 East Hampden Avenue) (5), NATL Cigarette Service CO (Amusement & Theme Parks; 14705 East 33rd Place) (6), Apollo-Stereo Music CO Inc (Amusement & Theme Parks; 14705 East 33rd Place) (7), Amf Bowling Centers - Amf Aurora Lanes (Amusement & Theme Parks; 16700 East Mississippi Avenue) (8), P & M Vending CO Inc (Amusement & Theme Parks; 14705 East 33rd Place) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Corporate Housing Solutions (10890 East Dartmouth Avenue) (1), Comfort Inn-Airport (16921 East 32nd Avenue) (2), Denver Airport Marriott at Gateway Park (16455 E 40th Cir) (3), Biltmore Motel (8900 East Colfax Avenue) (4), LA Quinta - Inns- Aurora (1011 South Abilene Street) (5), Comfort Inn Denver International Airport (16921 E 32nd Ave) (6), Crystal Inn DIA (3300 North Ouray Street) (7), Aspen's Cafe (3200 South Parker Road) (8), Hampton Inn Hotel - Aurora (1500 South Abilene Street) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Arapahoe County - Community Services- Judicial Services Division- Court Ordered Community Serv (15400 East 14th Place) (1), Aurora City Government - City Attorney's Office- City Attorney's Municipal Court Of (14999 East Alameda Parkway) (2), Arapahoe County - District Attorney- County Court Divisions- Divisi (15400 East 14th Place) (3), Arapahoe County - District Attorney- County Court Divisions- Juvenile Diversion Pro (15400 East 14th Place) (4), ADM Wholesale Custom Computers and Hardware (3568 Peoria Street) (5). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 
Adams County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI  Pb  CO  SO2 NO2 Ozone  PM10 PM2.5

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 34.8. This is about average.
City:

34.8
U.S.:

32.0
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 0.00504. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.00504
U.S.:

0.02218
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.338. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.338
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.33. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

1.33
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 14.5. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

14.5
U.S.:

9.4
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 26.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

26.9
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 24.7. This is about average. There were 1 monitors within city limits.
City:

24.7
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.00. This is about average. There were 6 monitors within city limits.
City:

10.00
U.S.:

9.59

Drinking water stations with addresses in Aurora and their reported violations in the past:

AURORA CITY OF (Address: 18301 E QUINCY AVE , Population served: 260000, Surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting Stage 1 - Between APR-2003 and JUN-2003, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2003), St Public Notif requested (AUG-04-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-04-2003)
  • Monitoring and Reporting Stage 1 - Between APR-2002 and JUN-2002, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2002)
  • Monitoring and Reporting Stage 1 - Between APR-2002 and JUN-2002, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2002)
EAST CHERRY CREEK VALLEY WSD (Address: 6201 South Gun Club Road , Population served: 49500, Purch_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
HILLCREST VILLAGE MHP (Address: 1600 SABLE BLVD , Population served: 1505, Purch_surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-16-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-16-2003)
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2003 and NOV-14-2003, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-31-2003), St Compliance achieved (NOV-14-2003)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In APR-1997, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-09-1997), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-09-1997)
GREEN ACRES MHP (Address: 1540 BILLINGS ST , Population served: 325, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between OCT-2005 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-14-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-14-2006)
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between OCT-2004 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-19-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-19-2005)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
MOUNTAIN SHADOWS (Address: 15408 E. CRESTLINE PL , Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-1997 and DEC-2000, Contaminant: Combined Radium (-226 & -228). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-20-2000), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-20-2000), St Public Notif received (FEB-21-2001)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting Stage 1 - Between APR-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-18-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-18-2006)
  • Monitoring and Reporting Stage 1 - Between JAN-2006 and MAR-2006, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-07-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-07-2006)
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between OCT-2004 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-19-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-19-2005)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 51 regular monitoring violations
STAGE COACH INN (Address: 2486 So. Lansing Way , Population served: 29, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Aurora that have no violations reported:

  • EASTERN ADAMS CO METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (Population served: 220, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 16.9%
(7.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 25.2% for Black residents, 29.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Colorado:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  65.3%
Whole state:  64.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  6.2%
Whole state:  5.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Aurora, CO

People in group quarters in Aurora:

  • 812 people in nursing homes
  • 340 people in federal prisons and detention centers
  • 283 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 203 people in residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children
  • 191 people in military barracks, etc.
  • 72 people in other group homes
  • 63 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 43 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 31 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 22 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 9 people in religious group quarters
  • 8 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 8 people in hospices or homes for chronically ill
  • 7 people in homes for the physically handicapped
  • 3 people in orthopedic wards and institutions for the physically handicapped
  • 2 people in wards in general hospitals for patients who have no usual home elsewhere

Aurora compared to Colorado state average:

Aurora, Colorado environmental map by EPA

Map Legend

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with most branches in Aurora (2011 data):

  • U.S. Bank National Association: 11 branches. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: 11 branches. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: 10 branches. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • FirstBank: 8 branches. Info updated 2011/12/05: Bank assets: $11,597.1 mil, Deposits: $10,530.4 mil, headquarters in Lakewood, CO, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 130 total offices, Holding Company: Firstbank Holding Company
  • KeyBank National Association: 4090 South Parker Road Branch, East Arizona Branch, South Tower Aurora Branch, Havana Gardens Branch, Smoky Hill & Buckley Branch, 3000 South Peoria Branch. Info updated 2008/03/03: Bank assets: $86,198.8 mil, Deposits: $64,214.8 mil, headquarters in Cleveland, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1067 total offices, Holding Company: Keycorp
  • Bank of the West: Buckingham, Saddlerock, Heather Gardens Branch, Aurora Town Center, Aurora Branch. Info updated 2009/11/16: Bank assets: $62,408.3 mil, Deposits: $43,995.2 mil, headquarters in San Francisco, CA, positive income, 647 total offices, Holding Company: Bnp Paribas
  • TCF National Bank: Havana Mexico #7024, Buckley #7019, Quincy & Buckley Branch, 6th & Chambers #7029 Branch, Tower King Sooper #7010. Info updated 2009/11/23: Bank assets: $19,007.0 mil, Deposits: $12,377.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 441 total offices, Holding Company: Tcf Financial Corporation
  • Academy Bank, National Association: Walmart Aurora Branch, Aurora Smokey Hill Branch, Aurora South Financial Center, Tower Road Branch. Info updated 2008/06/10: Bank assets: $282.1 mil, Deposits: $218.0 mil, headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 54 total offices, Holding Company: Dickinson Financial Corporation Ii
  • CoreFirst Bank & Trust: Aurora Havana Branch, Corefirst Bank & Trust - Safeway #19, Corefirst Bank & Trust. Info updated 2007/10/03: Bank assets: $1,154.4 mil, Deposits: $811.4 mil, headquarters in Topeka, KS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 35 total offices, Holding Company: Commerce Bank And Trust Holding Company Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • 10 other banks with 14 local branches

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Aurora, Colorado:

  • Super 8 Motel - Aurora, 14200 E 6TH Ave, Aurora, CO 80011 , Phone: (303) 366-7333, Fax: (303) 344-1536
  • La Quinta Inn, 1011 S Abilene St, Aurora, CO 80012 , Phone: (303) 337-0206, Fax: (303) 750-9738
  • Doubletree Hotel Aurora, 13696 E Iliff PL, Aurora, CO 80014 , Phone: (303) 337-2800, Fax: (303) 752-0296
  • Holtze Executive Village - Southeast, 15196 E Louisiana Dr, Aurora, CO 80012 , Phone: (333) 446-5893, Fax: (303) 743-5119
  • Red Lion Hotel, 3200 S Parker Rd, Aurora, CO 80014 , Phone: (303) 695-1700, Fax: (303) 369-7529
  • Motel 6 #1295 Aurora, 14031 Eiliff Ave, Aurora, CO 80014 , Phone: (303) 873-0286
  • Homestead Studio Suites Hotel, 13941 E Harvard Ave, Aurora, CO 80014 , Phone: (303) 750-9116, Fax: (303) 750-5013
  • Comfort Inn Denver Intl Airport, 16921 E 32nd Ave, Aurora, CO 80011 , Phone: (303) 367-5000, Fax: (303) 367-5300
  • 18 other hotels and motels
All 26 fire-safe hotels and motels in Aurora, Colorado

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Aurora travel time to work - commute
Aurora mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (75%)
  • Electricity (23%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Adams County Colorado:


2008 Presidential Election results in Adams County Colorado:
Detailed 2008 election results.

Neighborhoods in Aurora:

(Aurora, Colorado Neighborhood Map)


Religion statistics for Aurora (based on Adams County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 30.35%
Here30.3%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchLDS (Mormon) ChurchJewishLutheran ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in America
Adherents54.7%6.2%4.0%3.7%3.6%
Congregations5.2%8.7%1.2%4.0%5.2%
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of Christ Charismatic Churches IndependentOther
Adherents3.3%2.9%2.6%2.4%16.7%
Congregations7.5%4.6%3.5%1.2%59.0%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 49
Adams County:

1.16 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 7
This county:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
Adams County:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

0.45 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 104
Adams County:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 196
Here:

4.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.99 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

6.8%
Colorado:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Adams County:

24.3%
Colorado:

18.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

10.0%
State:

9.6%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 115$597,623$62,3610$0
Other Government Administration 176$873,744$59,5734$7,853
Judicial and Legal 110$522,311$56,9797$17,493
Police Protection - Officers 627$3,846,978$73,6260$0
Police - Other 210$660,392$37,7379$16,076
Firefighters 297$1,754,841$70,9030$0
Fire - Other 17$75,396$53,2210$0
Correction 63$220,193$41,9421$1,240
Streets and Highways 164$723,874$52,9660$0
Health 25$91,883$44,1040$0
Solid Waste Management 23$81,134$42,3310$0
Sewerage 83$328,183$47,4480$0
Parks and Recreation 297$1,115,570$45,07414$22,386
Housing and Community Development(Local) 66$294,393$53,5264$10,875
Water Supply 266$1,202,058$54,2283$12,177
Local Libraries 79$262,162$39,82211$15,697
Other and Unallocable 137$637,410$55,8320$0
Totals for Government 2,755$13,288,145$57,87953$103,797

Aurora government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $33,134,000 ($101.44)
  • Charges - Sewerage: $29,059,000 ($88.96)
    All Other: $18,200,000 ($55.72)
    Parks and Recreation: $13,261,000 ($40.60)
    Housing and Community Development: $1,796,000 ($5.50)
  • Construction - Water Utilities: $33,722,000 ($103.24)
    Regular Highways: $20,465,000 ($62.65)
    Sewerage: $14,917,000 ($45.67)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,704,000 ($14.40)
    General - Other: $959,000 ($2.94)
    Libraries: $221,000 ($0.68)
    Local Fire Protection: $180,000 ($0.55)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $65,764,000 ($201.33)
    Water Utilities: $45,167,000 ($138.27)
    General - Other: $37,144,000 ($113.71)
    Parks and Recreation: $34,567,000 ($105.82)
    Regular Highways: $30,631,000 ($93.77)
    Local Fire Protection: $28,196,000 ($86.32)
    Sewerage: $24,624,000 ($75.38)
    Financial Administration: $22,210,000 ($67.99)
    Central Staff Services: $17,599,000 ($53.88)
    Housing and Community Development: $9,493,000 ($29.06)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $6,819,000 ($20.88)
    Libraries: $5,495,000 ($16.82)
  • DISCONTINUED for 2005 (Formerly: Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue): $343,650,000 ($1052.04)
  • Employee Retirement - Total Other Securities: $40,417,000 ($123.73)
    Other Investments - Other: $27,558,000 ($84.37)
    Earnings on Investments (calculated): $18,826,000 ($57.63)
    Total Federal Securities: $9,738,000 ($29.81)
    Benefit Payments: $6,433,000 ($19.69)
    Total Cash and Deposits: $5,729,000 ($17.54)
    Local Employee Contribution: $4,007,000 ($12.27)
    From Parent Local Government: $4,005,000 ($12.26)
    Withdrawals: $1,615,000 ($4.94)
  • Employee Retirement – Corporate Bonds: $75,215,000 ($230.26)
  • Employee Retirement – Corporate Stocks: $109,098,000 ($333.99)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $11,416,000 ($34.95)
    General Local Government Support: $4,628,000 ($14.17)
    Housing and Community Development: $4,024,000 ($12.32)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $28,909,000 ($88.50)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,116,000 ($6.48)
    All Other: $1,111,000 ($3.40)
    Water Utilities: $142,000 ($0.43)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $317,638,000 ($972.41)
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $28,000,000 ($85.72)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $1,988,000 ($6.09)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $29,432,000 ($90.10)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $63,606,000 ($194.72)
    Interest Earnings: $25,497,000 ($78.06)
    General Revenue, NEC: $16,034,000 ($49.09)
    Fines and Forfeits: $7,082,000 ($21.68)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $458,172,000 ($1402.64)
    Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $358,444,000 ($1097.33)
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $129,160,000 ($395.41)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $15,844,000 ($48.50)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,531,000 ($26.12)
    General - Other: $2,660,000 ($8.14)
    Sewerage: $707,000 ($2.16)
    Regular Highways: $514,000 ($1.57)
    Police Protection: $461,000 ($1.41)
    Local Fire Protection: $85,000 ($0.26)
    Housing and Community Development: $62,000 ($0.19)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $30,000 ($0.09)
    Libraries: $7,000 ($0.02)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $312,898,000 ($957.90)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $64,604,000 ($197.78)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $343,650,000 ($1052.04)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $9,132,000 ($27.96)
    All Other: $4,359,000 ($13.34)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $145,134,000 ($444.31)
    Property: $31,298,000 ($95.82)
    Public Utilities Sales: $11,225,000 ($34.36)
    Other License: $9,398,000 ($28.77)
    Other Selective Sales: $6,058,000 ($18.55)
    Occupation and Business License, NEC: $5,279,000 ($16.16)
    Public Utility License: $1,328,000 ($4.07)
    Motor Vehicle License: $836,000 ($2.56)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $308,000 ($0.94)
    Amusements License: $33,000 ($0.10)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $150,550,000 ($460.89)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $6,439,000 ($19.71)

11.55% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($39,654 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

11.55%
Colorado average:

10.77%

0.06% of residents moved from foreign countries ($135 average AGI)
Adams County:

0.06%
Colorado average:

0.18%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Denver County, CO  2.35% ($34,514 average AGI)
from Jefferson County, CO  2.20% ($41,161)
from Arapahoe County, CO  1.34% ($40,437)


10.40% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($38,973 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

10.40%
Colorado average:

10.03%

0.04% of residents moved to foreign countries ($126 average AGI)
Adams County:

0.04%
Colorado average:

0.12%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Denver County, CO  1.90% ($30,013 average AGI)
to Jefferson County, CO  1.80% ($37,014)
to Arapahoe County, CO  1.31% ($32,985)

Strongest AM radio stations in Aurora:

  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KNRC (1150 AM; 10 kW; ENGLEWOOD, CO; Owner: NRC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KRKS (990 AM; 10 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KCUV (1510 AM; 25 kW; LITTLETON, CO; Owner: PEOPLE WIRELESS, INC.)
  • KADZ (1550 AM; 10 kW; ARVADA, CO; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KEZW (1430 AM; 10 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
  • KDDZ (1690 AM; 10 kW; ARVADA, CO; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KLZ (560 AM; 5 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KBJD (1650 AM; 10 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KBNO (1280 AM; 5 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: LATINO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Aurora:

  • KQMT (99.5 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
  • KJMN (92.1 FM; CASTLE ROCK, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KALC (105.9 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
  • KBPI (106.7 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOSI (101.1 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
  • KFMD (95.7 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRFX (103.5 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KQKS (107.5 FM; LAKEWOOD, CO; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF COLORADO)
  • KXKL-FM (105.1 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KLDV (91.1 FM; MORRISON, CO; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KIMN (100.3 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KVOD (90.1 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC)
  • KJCD (104.3 FM; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF COLORADO)
  • KBCO-FM (97.3 FM; BOULDER, CO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KUVO (89.3 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: DENVER EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING)
  • KYGO-FM (98.5 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF COLORADO)
  • KXPK (96.5 FM; EVERGREEN, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KDJM (92.5 FM; BROOMFIELD, CO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KRKS-FM (94.7 FM; LAFAYETTE, CO; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF COLORADO, INC)
  • KTCL (93.3 FM; FORT COLLINS, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Aurora:

  • K48FW (Channel 48; DENVER, CO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KDEO-LP (Channel 38; AURORA, CO; Owner: PETER B. VAN DE SANDE)
  • KDEV-LP (Channel 62; AURORA, CO; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KMGH-TV (Channel 7; DENVER, CO; Owner: MCGRAW-HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KRMA-TV (Channel 6; DENVER, CO; Owner: ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KUSA-TV (Channel 9; DENVER, CO; Owner: MULTIMEDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION)
  • KTVD (Channel 20; DENVER, CO; Owner: TWENVER BROADCAST, INC.)
  • KCNC-TV (Channel 4; DENVER, CO; Owner: CBS TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
  • KDEN (Channel 25; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: LONGMONT CHANNEL 25, INC.)
  • KWGN-TV (Channel 2; DENVER, CO; Owner: KWGN INC.)
  • KMAS-LP (Channel 63; DENVER, CO; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS COLO. LIC. CORP.)
  • KWHD (Channel 53; CASTLE ROCK, CO; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KDVR (Channel 31; DENVER, CO; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • KPXC-TV (Channel 59; DENVER, CO; Owner: PAXSON DENVER LICENSE, INC.)
  • K66FB (Channel 66; DENVER, CO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Aurora fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 194
Total length: 1,026 meters (3,366ft)
Total costs: $31,132,000
Total average daily traffic: 5,818,194
Total average daily truck traffic: 388,945

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1930-1939: 2
  • 1940-1949: 0
  • 1950-1959: 5
  • 1960-1969: 16
  • 1970-1979: 28
  • 1980-1989: 38
  • 1990-1999: 49
  • 2000-2010: 56
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Aurora, CO

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Aurora)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 175 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Aurora, CO)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 109 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 112 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1019 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Aurora)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 14 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Aurora)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 207 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 58 full and 19 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2,894$155,0311,364$135,5325,354$181,298225$52,44010$6,239,846674$101,07814$47,624
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED184$155,275150$146,447564$179,74847$25,6212$184,50076$98,1482$50,405
APPLICATIONS DENIED444$148,174302$124,2641,972$172,302282$32,2887$433,571231$108,56118$51,657
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN255$152,864174$149,5991,232$177,85149$109,5931$347,000139$105,3802$57,500
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS62$155,23934$145,578376$178,51712$82,8930$017$147,0741$101,620
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed mortgage data for all 70 tracts in Aurora, CO

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 57 full and 19 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED194$175,043159$208,1017$170,879
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED80$179,40283$218,53913$112,463
APPLICATIONS DENIED56$170,87150$218,1982$198,540
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN21$176,50115$201,2530$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS23$119,3914$246,83510$71,148
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 413
  • Hazardous Condition: 866
  • Service Call: 13
  • Good Intent Call: 3

Incident types - Aurora


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Aurora, CO

Most common first names in Aurora, CO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert63570.6 years
John63271.0 years
Mary60878.1 years
William57172.9 years
James50370.5 years
Charles35871.5 years
Helen33580.3 years
Dorothy29077.7 years
George28475.4 years
Richard26866.3 years
Most common last names in Aurora, CO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith26374.3 years
Johnson24372.0 years
Miller17975.0 years
Brown17473.4 years
Jones15870.3 years
Williams13471.6 years
Anderson13174.3 years
Davis12473.4 years
Wilson9676.7 years
Martin9072.0 years
Businesses in Aurora, CO
NameCountNameCount
24 Hour Fitness4KFC8
7-Eleven23Kmart1
AMF Bowling1Kohl's3
AT&T10Kroger9
Ace Hardware3La Quinta1
Aeropostale1Lane Bryant2
Albertsons2Lane Furniture2
American Eagle Outfitters1LensCrafters3
Applebee's2Little Caesars Pizza4
Arby's4Long John Silver's2
AutoZone4Lowe's3
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill1Macy's1
Bakers1Marriott3
Bally Total Fitness1Marshalls1
Baskin-Robbins3MasterBrand Cabinets11
Bath & Body Works3McDonald's14
Bed Bath & Beyond3Men's Wearhouse3
Best Western1Motel 61
Big O Tires4Motherhood Maternity2
Blockbuster4New Balance3
Brunswick Bowling & Billiards1New York & Co2
Burger King9Nike29
Burlington Coat Factory1Office Depot4
Cambria1OfficeMax3
Caribou Coffee2Old Navy1
Catherines1Olive Garden2
Charlotte Russe1On The Border1
Chick-Fil-A4Outback1
Chico's1Outback Steakhouse1
Chipotle8Panda Express3
Chuck E. Cheese's1Panera Bread2
Church's Chicken1Papa John's Pizza2
Cinnabon 1Payless6
Cold Stone Creamery4Penske1
Coldwater Creek1PetSmart3
Comfort Inn2Pizza Hut6
Costco1Popeyes3
Cricket Wireless21Qdoba Mexican Grill4
Crossland Economy Studios1Quiznos2
Curves4RadioShack5
DHL2Red Lobster2
Dairy Queen8Red Robin2
Deb1Rite Aid2
Dennys3Ruby Tuesday1
Discount Tire6SAS Shoes1
Domino's Pizza5SONIC Drive-In4
DressBarn2Safeway5
Eddie Bauer1Sam's Club2
Express1Sears5
Extended Stay Deluxe1Sleep Inn1
Famous Footwear4Spencer Gifts1
FedEx33Sprint Nextel4
Finish Line2Starbucks24
Firestone Complete Auto Care4Subway11
Foot Locker1Super 81
GNC6T-Mobile18
GameStop9T.G.I. Driday's2
Gap1T.J.Maxx2
Gymboree1Taco Bell9
H&R Block13Talbots1
Hobby Lobby1Target5
Holiday Inn1Toys"R"Us4
Hollister Co.1U-Haul11
Home Depot4UPS35
Homestead Studio Suites1Vans9
Hot Topic2Verizon Wireless8
IHOP2Victoria's Secret2
InTown Suites1Village Inn7
JCPenney2Vons6
Jack In The Box1Waffle House1
Jamba Juice2Walgreens12
Jimmy John's5Walmart4
JoS. A. Bank1Wendy's8
Jones New York1YMCA1
Journeys2
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Aurora on our top lists:

  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children (population 50,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Law enforcement workers including supervisors (population 50,000+)"
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  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Electrical and electronic goods merchant wholesalers (population 50,000+)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Law enforcement workers including supervisors (population 50,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Broadcasting and telecommunications (population 50,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Construction, extraction, maintenance, and repair occupations: (population 50,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in federal prisons and detention centers (population 50,000+)"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest increase in population in the 1990s (pop 50,000+)"
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  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Leather and allied products (population 50,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers (population 50,000+)"
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  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in military barracks, etc. (population 50,000+)"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Occupational and physical therapist assistants and aides (population 50,000+)"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest average snowfall in a year (population 50,000+)"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Mining (population 50,000+)"
  • #18 (80018) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Australian first ancestries"
  • #36 (80015) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Ugandan first ancestries"
  • #37 (80016) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Lebanese first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #40 (80018) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Turkish first ancestries"
  • #46 (80019) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of European first ancestries"
  • #93 (80012) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Ethiopian first ancestries"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest lead air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m3)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of births per 1000 residents 1990-1999 to 2000-2003 (pop 50,000+)"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Nitrogen Dioxide air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m3)"
  • #34 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that had a sunburn in the past 12 months"
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Gaurav Agrawal (43)
  • Robert Dwayne Gossman (20)
  • Paul R. Barnhill (18)
  • Adam Williams (16)
  • Saul E. Greenhut (14)
  • Jun Urano (13)
  • Bruce A. Sharpe (12)
  • Weibin Jiang (11)
  • Mi Chen (7)
  • Kenneth Michael Hoganson (7)

Total of 598 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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