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Ancestries: German (16.0%), Norwegian (12.4%), Italian (7.0%), Swedish (6.7%), English (6.1%), Irish (5.8%).
Current Local Time: CST time zone
Elevation: 1480 feet
Land area: 3.80 square miles.
Population density: 440 people per square mile (low).
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Prioritization:
For population 25 years and over in Aurora:
High school or higher: 86.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
Unemployed: 8.2%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.7 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Aurora city:
Never married: 25.2%
Now married: 45.1%
Separated: 1.4%
Widowed: 11.3%
Divorced: 17.0%
4 residents are foreign born
This city:
0.3%
Minnesota:
7.2%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2012: $599 (0.7%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2012: $539 (0.8%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Duluth, MN (52.1 miles , pop. 86,918).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (182.9 miles , pop. 287,151).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (452.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Earthquake activity:
Aurora-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Minnesota state average. It is 95% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 221.7 miles away from the city center On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 231.4 miles away from Aurora center On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 250.3 miles away from the city center On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 414.2 miles away from the city center On 2/9/1994 at 08:45:35, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 219.1 miles away from Aurora center On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 396.6 miles away from the city center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)
Birthplace of: Mike Karakas - Ice hockey goaltender, Francine York - Actor.
Hospitals and medical centers in Aurora:
DRCC AURORA (417 SOUTH MAIN STREET)
ESSENTIA HEALTH NORTHERN PINES MEDICAL CENTER (Voluntary non-profit - Private, 5211 HIGHWAY 110)
ESSENTIA HEALTH NORTHERN PINES MEDICAL CENTER (5211 HIGHWAY 110)
AURORA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $92,484; Location: 14 WEST SECOND AVENUE NO; 21,723 books; 15,555 e-books; 466 audio materials; 1,329 video materials; 14 state licensed databases; 4 other licensed databases; 56 print serial subscriptions; 9 electronic serial subscriptions)
Churches in Aurora include: Jehovahs Witnesses (A), Our Saviours Lutheran Church (B), Redeemer Lutheran Church (C), Grace and Truth Bible Church (D), Holy Rosary Church (E), United Methodist Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2012 was 39.6. This is significantly better than average.
City:
39.6
U.S.:
74.2
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2012 was 12.1. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 13.8 miles away from the city center.
City:
12.1
U.S.:
20.2
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2012 was 5.58. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 13.8 miles away from the city center.
City:
5.58
U.S.:
9.14
Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2010 was 0.00033. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 4.4 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.00033
U.S.:
0.01468
Drinking water stations with addresses in Aurora and their reported violations in the past:
AURORA (Address: 16 West Second Avenue North , Population served: 2,225, Surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2011 and MAR-2011, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAY-03-2011), St Public Notif requested (MAY-24-2011), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-24-2011), St Public Notif received (SEP-14-2011)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2012: 18.3%
(18.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
Gay men: 0.4% of all households
54 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
7 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
66 people in nursing homes in 2000
6 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000
Aurora compared to Minnesota state average:
Median household income below state average.
Median house value significantly below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Median age above state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Length of stay since moving in above state average.
House age above state average.
Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
Number of college students significantly below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
Banks with branches in Aurora (2011 data):
Northern State Bank: Bank Of Aurora Branch at 213 North Main Street, branch established on 1906/01/01. Info updated 2010/03/23: Bank assets: $228.0 mil, Deposits: $209.1 mil, headquarters in Ashland, WI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Bay Area Banking Shares, Inc.
Religion statistics for Aurora city (based on St. Louis County data)
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 53.04%
Here:
53.0%
USA:
50.2%
Adherents
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
Name
Catholic Church
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
United Methodist Church
Lutheran Church
Assemblies of God
Adherents
49.0%
21.9%
4.8%
3.2%
3.1%
Congregations
14.8%
19.1%
9.7%
5.5%
4.2%
Name
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Baptist General Conference
Episcopal Church
The Evangelical Covenant Church
Other
Adherents
2.8%
2.1%
1.7%
1.6%
9.8%
Congregations
4.2%
6.4%
4.2%
3.4%
28.4%
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: 39
St. Louis County:
1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:
1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:
0.10 / 10,000 pop.
State:
0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
St. Louis County:
0.10 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:
0.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 106
St. Louis County:
5.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:
3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 176
Here:
8.96 / 10,000 pop.
State:
6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:
6.7%
Minnesota:
6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
St. Louis County:
25.3%
Minnesota:
25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:
11.3%
State:
13.0%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2012)
Aircraft: PIPER J4A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85-12 (85 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 30971 , Serial Number: 4-1249, Year manufactured: 1940, Airworthiness Date: 03/07/2009 Registrant (Individual): Kevin J Hill, 5863 Scenic Acres Rd, Aurora, MN 55705
Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle) N-Number: 5043R , Serial Number: 17263284, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 05/21/1974 Registrant (Individual): Matthew D Jugovich, 6013 Trigstad Road, Aurora, MN 55705
Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 88592 , Serial Number: 16218, Year manufactured: 1946 Registrant (Individual): Kevin J Hill, 5863 Scenic Acres Rd, Aurora, MN 55705
Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 96276 , Serial Number: 8576, Year manufactured: 1946 Registrant (Individual): Frederick W Bloomfield, 22 S Erie St, Aurora, MN 55705
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
4
$95,500
2
$74,000
21
$94,286
2
$12,000
2
$56,500
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
0
$0
3
$78,667
0
$0
0
$0
1
$100,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
0
$0
9
$77,667
1
$70,000
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
1
$95,000
4
$91,000
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
4
$86,250
0
$0
1
$103,000
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
7
$73,286
4
$81,750
15
$83,933
3
$32,667
2
$53,500
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
3
$67,000
3
$81,667
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
2
$70,000
6
$63,167
22
$90,500
5
$50,600
0
$0
2
$35,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
1
$43,000
7
$74,143
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
3
$47,333
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007 (Based on 1 full tract)
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)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
2
$64,000
23
$76,783
20
$76,650
4
$28,500
0
$0
6
$44,333
1
$8,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
3
$98,333
6
$62,500
1
$6,000
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
6
$64,333
8
$65,125
2
$24,500
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
1
$52,000
1
$82,000
8
$73,125
0
$0
1
$65,000
1
$12,000
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
1
$69,000
2
$83,000
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2006 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$65,000
17
$75,294
21
$72,571
7
$24,000
2
$24,500
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
0
$0
9
$78,333
1
$20,000
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$95,000
4
$67,250
20
$63,450
9
$31,889
0
$0
1
$10,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
1
$148,000
7
$62,857
2
$80,000
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
1
$81,000
1
$30,000
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2005 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$90,000
22
$73,364
34
$55,647
13
$37,462
4
$44,750
1
$93,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
2
$86,500
6
$75,667
2
$20,500
1
$50,000
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$33,000
6
$83,333
32
$61,313
8
$25,000
1
$15,000
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
1
$35,000
17
$71,235
0
$0
0
$0
2
$62,500
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
3
$87,000
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2004 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
3
$58,000
10
$46,300
44
$49,114
10
$38,700
7
$30,143
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
1
$79,000
0
$0
13
$49,385
1
$3,000
2
$44,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$62,000
1
$200,000
15
$49,867
1
$25,000
1
$42,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
0
$0
11
$69,364
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
2
$49,000
0
$0
0
$0
1
$53,000
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
(52.9%)
(47.1%)
48.4 years
42.9 years
(52.1 miles 
