Aurora, Oregon

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Population in 2022: 1,133 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: +73.0%
Males: 523  (46.2%)
Females: 610  (53.8%)
Median resident age:

51.1 years
Oregon median age:

40.5 years

Zip codes: 97002.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $105,281 (it was $55,938 in 2000)
Aurora:

$105,281
OR:

$75,657

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $55,468 (it was $24,839 in 2000)

Aurora city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $555,859 (it was $183,000 in 2000)
Aurora:

$555,859
OR:

$475,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $568,720; detached houses: $582,828; mobile homes: $160,071

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,946.

March 2022 cost of living index in Aurora: 99.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.1%

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  • Races in Aurora, OR (2022)
    • 82177.7%White alone
    • 13713.0%Hispanic
    • 827.8%Black alone
    • 40.4%American Indian alone
    • 40.4%Asian alone
    • 30.3%Two or more races

Races in Aurora detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Oregon and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Aurora, Oregon as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Aurora is 332 to 1.


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Aurora, OR City Guides:

Ancestries: German (16.0%), European (10.7%), Trinidadian and Tobagonian (10.7%), Russian (8.2%), English (6.9%), American (5.3%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Incorporated in 1893

Elevation: 133 feet

Land area: 0.45 square miles.

Population density: 2,494 people per square mile   (low).

Aurora, Oregon map

139 residents are foreign born (12.5% Latin America).

This city:

13.1%
Oregon:

9.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $4,577 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,703 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Northwest Clackamas, OR (13.3 miles , pop. 224,220).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (805.0 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Barlow, OR (1.5 miles),
Canby, OR (2.0 miles ),
Hubbard, OR (2.0 miles ),
Donald, OR (2.0 miles ),
Butteville, OR (2.2 miles ),
Wilsonville, OR (2.3 miles ),
Yoder, OR (2.5 miles ),
Woodburn, OR (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 45.23 N, Longitude: 122.76 W

Area code: 503

Distribution of median household income in Aurora, OR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Aurora, OR in 2022
Aurora satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $301,800
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $350,800
  • 2020: 6 buildings, average cost: $346,200
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $363,000
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $265,900
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $236,000
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $273,000
  • 2015: 7 buildings, average cost: $224,900
  • 2014: 5 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $367,000
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $233,300
  • 2009: 12 buildings, average cost: $249,500
  • 2008: 12 buildings, average cost: $182,000
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $173,400
  • 2006: 12 buildings, average cost: $230,400
  • 2005: 34 buildings, average cost: $200,800
  • 2004: 66 buildings, average cost: $72,200
  • 2003: 27 buildings, average cost: $177,400
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $163,600
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $126,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Aurora, OR residents
Average permit cost in Aurora, OR
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Oregon:

3.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +63 (+10.6%).
Most common industries in Aurora, OR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (14.6%)
  • Construction (9.2%)
  • Public administration (7.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
  • Health care (4.1%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (13.7%)
  • Construction (12.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.7%)
  • Public administration (6.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (15.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.8%)
  • Public administration (9.2%)
  • Health care (7.5%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (5.8%)
  • Social assistance (5.0%)
  • Construction (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Aurora, OR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Computer specialists (5.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Computer specialists (8.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Top executives (4.6%)
  • Engineers (4.6%)
  • Carpenters (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Cashiers (5.8%)

Average climate in Aurora, Oregon

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 80.6. This is about average.

City:

80.6
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.181. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 19.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.181
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 6.68. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.68
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.569. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.569
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 28.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 4.80. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.80
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2003 was 0.00810. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00810
U.S.:

0.00931

Earthquake activity:

Aurora-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oregon state average. It is 1440% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 140.2 miles away from the city center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 128.9 miles away from Aurora center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 MD, Depth: 32.2 mi) earthquake occurred 132.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 343.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 145.7 miles away from Aurora center, causing $28,000,000 total damage
On 11/8/1980 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 7.2 (6.2 MB, 7.2 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 295.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Marion County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Landslides: 2, Mudslides: 2, Snows: 2, Storms: 2, Earthquake: 1, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Aurora topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Aurora:

  • PERCEPTION CARE CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; CANBY, OR)
  • MARQUIS CARE AT HOPE VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; CANBY, OR)
  • INNOVATIVE SENIOR CARE HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; WILSONVILLE, OR)
  • DAMMASCH STATE HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 6 miles away; WILSONVILLE, OR)
  • MARQUIS CARE AT WILSONVILLE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; WILSONVILLE, OR)
  • WOODBURN DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; WOODBURN, OR)
  • FRENCH PRAIRIE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; WOODBURN, OR)

Airports and heliports located in Aurora:

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Amtrak station near Aurora:

  • 13 miles: OREGON CITY (1757 WASHINGTON ST.)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Aurora:

  • Pioneer Pacific College (about 7 miles; Wilsonville, OR; Full-time enrollment: 2,194)
  • Clackamas Community College (about 11 miles; Oregon City, OR; FT enrollment: 4,261)
  • George Fox University (about 12 miles; Newberg, OR; FT enrollment: 2,954)
  • Portland Community College (about 15 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 23,600)
  • Lewis & Clark College (about 16 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 2,864)
  • Portland State University (about 20 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 21,450)
  • Chemeketa Community College (about 21 miles; Salem, OR; FT enrollment: 10,746)

Public high school in Aurora:

Public elementary/middle schools in Aurora:

See full list of schools located in Aurora

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Lakewood Utilities had major violation in 1986 for water contamination. In Lakewood Estates the water was found to contain high levels of plastic solvents among other chemicals. added by Allison

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Aurora: Aurora Public Works (A), Aurora Municipal Court (B), Aurora City Hall (C), Aurora Rural Fire Protection District Headquarters (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Old Aurora Colony Museum (212 2nd), Travel Automation Consultants (24075 Klupenger Road Northeast).

Marion County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

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

AURORA, CITY OF (Population served: 875, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Failure to Conduct Assessment Monitoring - Between JAN-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: COLIPHAGE. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-04-2013), St Compliance achieved (SEP-18-2013)
  • Failure to Conduct Assessment Monitoring - Between JAN-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: COLIPHAGE. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-04-2013), St Compliance achieved (SEP-18-2013)
  • Failure to Conduct Assessment Monitoring - Between JAN-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: COLIPHAGE. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-04-2013), St Compliance achieved (SEP-18-2013)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JUL-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-29-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAY-08-2012)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 7 regular monitoring violations
LAKEWOOD UTILITIES (Population served: 376, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-04-2007)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-04-2007)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-18-2006)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JUL-01-1994, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (2 times from JUL-17-1995 to AUG-18-2006)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
DEER CREEK ESTATES (Population served: 350, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Failure to Conduct Assessment Monitoring - Between JAN-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: COLIPHAGE. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-04-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-07-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-23-2008)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-23-2008)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2003, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-08-2007)
GRIM ESTATES (Population served: 46, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-31-2012), St Public Notif requested (DEC-31-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-04-2013), St Compliance achieved (FEB-25-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-18-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-29-2010), St Compliance achieved (DEC-01-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2010, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-22-2011), St Compliance achieved (AUG-29-2011)
WEYERHAEUSER-AURORA (Population served: 30, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (OCT-13-2011), St Public Notif requested (NOV-22-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-29-2011), St Compliance achieved (4 times from FEB-02-2012 to OCT-10-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.7 people
Oregon:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

76.2%
Whole state:

63.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.2%
Whole state:

8.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Aurora:

Marital status in Aurora, OR
  • Never married: 24.5%
  • Now married: 54.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.1%
  • Divorced: 12.1%

For population 25 years and over in Aurora:

  • High school or higher: 95.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 47.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 21.7%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.1
Oregon average:

11.6

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Aurora
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Aurora, OR (based on Marion County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic62,60715
Evangelical Protestant46,619186
Mainline Protestant12,79741
Other11,66346
Black Protestant1891
Orthodox--
None181,460-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 53
Marion County:

1.71 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 9
This county:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.33 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 50
Marion County:

1.61 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 47
Marion County:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 207
Here:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.93 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.2%
Oregon:

7.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Marion County:

29.5%
Oregon:

25.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

18.4%
State:

14.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Aurora:

48.1%
Oregon:

49.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Aurora:

43.5%
State:

46.8%

Average BMI:
Aurora:

28.6
Oregon:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Aurora:

24.1%
Oregon:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

9.8%
Oregon:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Aurora:

6.8
Oregon:

6.8

Overweight people:
Aurora:

35.1%
Oregon:

33.3%

General health condition:
This city:

53.7%
State:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Aurora:

77.2%
State:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Aurora, OR Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 2$11,636$69,8160$0
Police Protection - Officers 2$11,256$67,5360$0
Financial Administration 1$2,818$33,8160$0
Other Government Administration 1$5,956$71,4722$3,443
Solid Waste Management 1$8,311$99,7320$0
Police - Other 0$0 1$1,890
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$1,074
Totals for Government 7$39,977$68,5324$6,407

Aurora government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $34,000 ($30.01)
    Sewerage: $30,000 ($26.48)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($7.06)
    Police Protection: $7,000 ($6.18)
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $305,000 ($269.20)
    Sewerage: $252,000 ($222.42)
    Water Utilities: $202,000 ($178.29)
    Police Protection: $198,000 ($174.76)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $116,000 ($102.38)
    Financial Administration: $59,000 ($52.07)
    Regular Highways: $50,000 ($44.13)
    Parks and Recreation: $45,000 ($39.72)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $127,000 ($112.09)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $340,000 ($300.09)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $9,000 ($7.94)

Aurora government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $347,000 ($306.27)
    Regular Highways: $43,000 ($37.95)
    Other: $39,000 ($34.42)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($3.53)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($0.88)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $275,000 ($242.72)
    Rents: $43,000 ($37.95)
    General Revenue - Other: $26,000 ($22.95)
    Interest Earnings: $10,000 ($8.83)
    Special Assessments: $2,000 ($1.77)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $292,000 ($257.72)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $49,000 ($43.25)
    General Local Government Support: $23,000 ($20.30)
    Other: $1,000 ($0.88)
  • Tax - Property: $656,000 ($578.99)
    Public Utilities Sales: $77,000 ($67.96)
    Other License: $23,000 ($20.30)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $11,000 ($9.71)

Aurora government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,241,000 ($2860.55)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,081,000 ($2719.33)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $160,000 ($141.22)

Aurora government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,705,000 ($1504.85)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $20,000 ($17.65)
Businesses in Aurora, OR
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Strongest AM radio stations in Aurora:

  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KEX (1190 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKSN (1520 AM; 50 kW; OREGON CITY, OR; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • KOTK (1080 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KPAM (860 AM; 50 kW; TROUTDALE, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KKAD (1550 AM; 50 kW; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-WASHINGTON, INC)
  • KKSL (1290 AM; 10 kW; LAKE OSWEGO, OR; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KDZR (1640 AM; 10 kW; LAKE OSWEGO, OR; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KFXX (910 AM; 10 kW; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC (DE))
  • KSLM (1390 AM; 10 kW; SALEM, OR)
  • KUPL (970 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KBNP (1410 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: KBNP RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Aurora:

  • K225AI (92.9 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KINK (101.9 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • K273AJ (102.5 FM; ELWOOD, OR; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KKCW (103.3 FM; BEAVERTON, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPDQ-FM (93.7 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OREGON, INC.)
  • KOPB-FM (91.5 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KKRZ (100.3 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KNRK (94.7 FM; CAMAS, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC (DE))
  • KMHD (89.1 FM; GRESHAM, OR; Owner: MT. HOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • KVMX (107.5 FM; BANKS, OR; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KUFO-FM (101.1 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KLTH (106.7 FM; LAKE OSWEGO, OR; Owner: INIFINITY RADIO OF PORTLAND INC.)
  • KUPL-FM (98.7 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OF PORTLAND INC.)
  • KGON (92.3 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC (DE))
  • KKSN-FM (97.1 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC (DE))
  • KXJM (95.5 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KBOO (90.7 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: THE KBOO FOUNDATION)
  • KWJJ-FM (99.5 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KFIS (104.1 FM; SCAPPOOSE, OR; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBVM (88.3 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CATHOLIC BROADCASTING NORTHWEST, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Aurora:

  • KATU (Channel 2; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND TV, L.L.C.)
  • KPXG (Channel 22; SALEM, OR; Owner: PAXSON SALEM LICENSE, INC.)
  • KPDX (Channel 49; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • KPTV (Channel 12; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • K57IF (Channel 57; SALEM, OR; Owner: LaGRANDE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIN (Channel 6; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KNMT (Channel 24; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • KGW (Channel 8; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: KING BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOPB-TV (Channel 10; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KWBP-LP (Channel 4; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: TRIBUNE BROADCASTING HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KWBP (Channel 32; SALEM, OR; Owner: TRIBUNE BROADCAST HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • K18EL (Channel 18; NEWBERG/TIGARD, OR; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • KPXG-LP (Channel 54; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • K14HN (Channel 14; VANCOUVER/CAMAS, WA; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • KOXO-CA (Channel 51; NEWBERG, OR; Owner: WATCHTV, INC.)

Aurora fatal accident list:

Feb 7, 1993 09:50 PM, Ehlen Road, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
Apr 2, 1987 04:15 PM, 0081, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Apr 6, 1986 08:40 PM, A600, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 6, 1985 10:00 PM, A600, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Aug 10, 1984 08:55 PM, 0081, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jul 19, 1980 10:40 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 240ft / 73.4mTotal length
  • $2,106,000Total costs
  • 107,190Total average daily traffic
  • 9,835Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Aurora, OR - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 71950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 31990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Aurora, OR
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 96 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Aurora)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Aurora, OR)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 60 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Aurora)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Aurora)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 179 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$224,155
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$218,280
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$179,490
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0102.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Aurora, OR
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Aurora, OR - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 36. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 71 took place in 2005, and the least - 7 in 2002. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Aurora, OR When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (33.3%), and Outside Fires (31.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Aurora, OR
    • 20133.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 18831.1%Outside Fires
    • 18230.1%Structure Fires
    • 335.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Aurora, OR
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Aurora, OR
  • 56.9%Utility gas
  • 42.2%Electricity
  • 0.7%Wood
  • 0.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Aurora, OR
  • 59.1%Utility gas
  • 27.3%Electricity
  • 13.6%Wood


Aurora compared to Oregon state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There are 29 pilots and 23 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Steven T. Mayer (15)
  • William S. Graupp (5)
  • Terry Alan Smith (5)
  • Steven J. Marcaccini (3)
  • Martin William Reagan (2)
  • William Hayhurst (2)
  • Joshua Gerdes (2)
  • Robert Busse (2)
  • Thomas Peter Postlewait (1)
  • Roger C. Shipman (1)

Total of 52 patent applications in 2008-2024.