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County population in July 2011: 2,708 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 886
Renter-occupied apartments: 279
% of renters here:

24%
State:

25%

Land area: 708 sq. mi.
Water area: 4.4 sq. mi.
Population density: 4 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Aurora County: 76.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (24.0%), Educational,health and social services (22.7%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 61%
  • Government: 15%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 23%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

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Races in Aurora County, South Dakota:

  • White Non-Hispanic Alone (94.1%)
  • Hispanic or Latino (4.7%)
  • American Indian and Alaska Native alone (0.7%)

Median resident age:  40.6 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Males: 1,561  (51.0%)
Females: 1,497  (49.0%)

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Average household size:
Aurora County:

2.5 people
South Dakota:

3 people

Estimated median household income in 2009: $38,022 ($29,783 in 1999)
This county:

$38022
South Dakota:

$45043

Median contract rent in 2009 for apartments: $259 (lower quartile is $201, upper quartile is $352)
This county:

$259
State:

$443


Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $69,224 (it was $37,700 in 2000)
Aurora County:

$69,224
South Dakota:

$126,200
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $39,493 - $118,978

Mean price in 2009:

Detached houses: $97,014
Here:

$97,014
State:

$158,814

Townhouses or other attached units: $231,839
Here:

$231,839
State:

$180,371

Mobile homes: $90,612
Here:

$90,612
State:

$34,151

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $55,477
Here:

$55,477
State:

$101,720
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $942
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $255

Institutionalized population: 196

Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 0
  • Burglaries: 2
  • Thefts: 6
  • Auto thefts: 0

Aurora County, SD map from a distance

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2007: 9 buildings, average cost: $107,300
  • 2008: 6 buildings, average cost: $121,900
  • 2009: 7 buildings, average cost: $158,900



2004 Presidential Election results in Aurora County South Dakota:

Bush/Cheney (Republican): 61.2%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 37.6%


2008 Presidential Election results in Aurora County South Dakota:

McCain (Republican): 54.1%
Obama (Democratic): 44.6%
Detailed 2008 Election Results


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $938 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $858 (1.4%)


Aurora County household income distribution in 2009 Aurora County home values distribution


Aurora County contract rent distribution in 2009

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 8.5%
(7.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 24.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

11.4%
Whole state:

13.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

4.4%
Whole state:

5.8%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Aurora County is $368 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $484 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $620 a month.

Cities in this county include: Plankinton, White Lake, Stickney, Storla, Aurora Center.

Aurora County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Aurora County: Bristol Townhall (A), Washington Townhall (B), Trura Townhall (C), Dudley Townhall (D), Palatine Townhall (E), Pleasant Lake Townhall (F), Phantom Lake (G), Cooper Townhall (H), Plankinton Community Library (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Aurora County include: Saint Willibrorb Robey Church (A), Underwood Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Quaker Cemetery (1), Crystal Lake Cemetery (2), Aurora Center Cemetery (3), Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery (4), Plankinton Cemetery (5), Trinity Cemetery (6), Dudley Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Schmitz Lake (A), Fish Lake (B), Scott Lake (C), Luxemberger Lake (D), Horse Shoe Lake (E), White Lake (F), Isham Lake (G), Pleasant Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Aurora County include: Hanson Lake State Public Shooting Area (1), Pleasant Lake State Public Shooting Area (2), Old Stickney Lake State Public Shooting Area (3), Fish Lake State Public Shooting Area (4), Crystal Lake State Public Shooting Area (5), Horseshoe Park (6), Humphries Slough State Game Production Area (7), Kramer Slaugh State Public Shooting Area (8), Wilmarth Lake Game Production Area (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Neighboring counties: Brule County , Charles Mix County , Davison County , Douglas County , Jerauld County , Sanborn County .

Unemployment in Apr. 2010:
Here:

2.7%
South Dakota:

4.3%

Unemployment by year (%)

County total employment by year

County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 75
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 79.5%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12.7%

Number of foreign born residents: 46 (41% naturalized citizens)

Aurora County:

1.5%
Whole state:

1.8%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 15
  • 1990 to 1994: 5
  • 1985 to 1989: 14
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 3
  • 1970 to 1974: 2
  • 1970 to 1974: 3
  • 1965 to 1969: 4

Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.3 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 69.9%

Aurora County marital status for males
Aurora County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,145
  • One, attached: 7
  • Two: 17
  • 3 or 4: 41
  • 5 to 9: 15
  • Mobile homes: 71
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 2

Housing units in Aurora County with a mortgage: 162 (7 second mortgage, 12 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 335

Here:

32.6% with mortgage
State:

60.6% with mortgage



Religion statistics:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 82.18%
Here82.2%
USA50.2%
Total adherents: 2,513
Total congregations: 12

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchOther
Adherents1,012 (40.3%)547 (21.8%)364 (14.5%)354 (14.1%)236 (9.4%)
Congregations3 (25.0%)4 (33.3%)2 (16.7%)2 (16.7%)1 (8.3%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Aurora County - Plankinton, White Lake, Stickney, Storla, Aurora Center

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
This county:

10.54 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.



Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
This county:

7.02 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Aurora County:

21.07 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.6%
South Dakota:

7.7%

Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.4%
South Dakota:

27.7%



Agriculture in Aurora County:

Average size of farms: 875 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $129,315
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $72.08
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 0.00%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 77.26%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $120,989
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 46.61%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $76,345
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 92.77%
Average age of principal farm operators: 53 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 15.02
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.69%
Corn for grain: 32322 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 10356 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 50315 harvested acres

Tornado activity:

Aurora County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is near South Dakota state average. It is 1.0 times above overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 3 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 6/7/1993, a category 1 (max. wind speeds 73-112 mph) tornado injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Aurora County-area historical earthquake activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 88% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 55.7 miles away from the county center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 67.2 miles away from the county center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 7.1 miles away from the county center
On 11/21/2003 at 01:09:11, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 39.8 miles away from Aurora County center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 96.7 miles away from the county center
On 7/26/2002 at 08:32:17, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 48.2 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Most recent natural disasters:

  • South Dakota Flooding, Incident Period: March 11, 2011, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1984): May 13, 2011, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1984, Natural disaster type: Flood
  • South Dakota Flooding, Incident Period: March 10, 2010 to June 20, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1915): May 13, 2010, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1915, Natural disaster type: Flood
  • South Dakota Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: January 20, 2010 to January 26, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1887): March 10, 2010, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1887, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • South Dakota Severe Storms and Flooding, Incident Period: June 2, 2008 to June 12, 2008, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1774): July 9, 2008, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1774, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • South Dakota Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: November 27, 2005 to November 29, 2005, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1620): December 20, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1620, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • South Dakota Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: September 6, 2005 to October 1, 2005, Emergency Declared (EM-3234): September 10, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3234, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • South Dakota Severe Storms/Flooding, Incident Period: February 3, 1997 to May 24, 1997, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1173): April 7, 1997, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1173, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • South Dakota Severe Winter Storms/Blizzards, Incident Period: January 3, 1997 to January 31, 1997, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1156): January 10, 1997, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1156, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm, Blizzard
  • South Dakota Ice Storms, Incident Period: October 22, 1995 to October 24, 1995, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1075): January 5, 1996, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1075, Natural disaster type: Ice Storm
  • South Dakota Severe Storms, Flooding, Incident Period: March 1, 1995 to June 20, 1995, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1052): May 26, 1995, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1052, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • 5 other natural disasters have been reported since 1953.

The number of natural disasters in Aurora County (15) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Floods: 2, Blizzard: 1, Tornado: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Class of Workers


Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (39%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (4%)
  • Repair and maintenance (3%)
  • Transportation equipment (3%)
  • Health care (20%)
  • Educational services (16%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Social assistance (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Farmers and farm managers (30%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3%)
  • Construction laborers (3%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Mexico (70%)
  • Philippines (13%)
  • United Kingdom (4%)
  • Germany (4%)
  • Netherlands (4%)
  • Guatemala (4%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Aurora County (%):



  • German (48%)
  • Dutch (13%)
  • Norwegian (7%)
  • English (7%)
  • Irish (6%)
  • United States or American (6%)
  • French (except Basque) (2%)


Aurora County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 960 (68%)
  • Carpooled: 148 (10%)
  • Taxi: 2 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 5 (0%)
  • Walked: 85 (6%)
  • Other means: 11 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 211 (15%)

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Aurora County, South Dakota:

  • 105 people in training schools for juvenile delinquents
  • 91 people in nursing homes
  • 5 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $35,328.

6.75% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,535 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.75%
South Dakota average:

8.40%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
5.04% relocated from other counties in South Dakota ($18,521 average AGI)
1.71% relocated from other states ($11,014 average AGI)
Aurora County:

1.71%
South Dakota average:

3.82%

Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Davison County, SD  1.81% ($21,053 average AGI)


7.89% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,440 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.89%
South Dakota average:

8.34%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
6.38% relocated to other counties in South Dakota ($24,560 average AGI)
1.50% relocated to other states ($4,881 average AGI)
Aurora County:

1.50%
South Dakota average:

3.78%

Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Davison County, SD  2.35% ($24,320 average AGI)
to Minnehaha County, SD  1.41% ($30,133)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 10.6
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 10.1

Births per 1000 population in Aurora County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 14.6
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 12.8

Deaths per 1000 population in Aurora County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 9.6
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 4.5

Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Aurora County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 623 (576 aged, 47 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 18%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 17%

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1034.130
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 861.770
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 34.47

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 33.61
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 103.410

Household type by relationship:

Households: 2,858
  • In family households: 2,498 (745 male householders, 84 female householders)
    718 spouses, 830 children (791 natural, 12 adopted, 27 stepchildren), 28 grandchildren, 26 brothers or sisters, 14 parents, 25 other relatives, 28 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 360 (160 male householders (147 living alone)), 185 female householders (177 living alone)), 15 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 200 (all institutionalized)

Size of family households: 420 2-persons, 149 3-persons, 134 4-persons, 80 5-persons, 42 6-persons, 4 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 324 1-person, 21 2-persons.

96.5% of residents of Aurora County speak English at home.
1.9% of residents speak Spanish at home (25% speak English very well, 20% speak English well, 36% speak English not well, 18% don't speak English at all).
1.1% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (88% speak English very well, 12% speak English well).
0.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (50% speak English very well, 50% speak English well).
0.2% of residents speak other language at home (100% speak English very well).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $24,049,000 ($8194 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $215,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $7,339,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $4,076,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $8,570,000
Federal grants: $2,710,000
Federal procurement contracts: $240,000 ($8,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $1,114,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $466,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $2,505,000
Federal Government insurance: $24,899,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:

Births: 163
Here:

56 per 1000 residents
State:

72 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 221
Here:

76 per 1000 residents
State:

48 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +5
Here:

+2 per 1000 residents
State:

+5 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -100
Here:  -34 per 1000 residents
State:  -1 per 1000 residents

Population growth in Aurora County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.07 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.4
State:

6.3

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

5.0
State:

4.1

Year house built

  • 2005 or later: 8
  • 2000 to 2004: 33
  • 1990 to 1999: 150
  • 1980 to 1989: 72
  • 1970 to 1979: 131
  • 1960 to 1969: 97
  • 1950 to 1959: 73
  • 1940 to 1949: 107
  • 1939 or earlier: 679
Rooms in houses/apartments in Aurora County, South Dakota
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • 1 room: 2
  • 2 rooms: 5
  • 3 rooms: 14
  • 4 rooms: 72
  • 5 rooms: 166
  • 6 rooms: 196
  • 7 rooms: 159
  • 8 rooms: 135
  • 9+ rooms: 137
  • 1 room: 6
  • 2 rooms: 32
  • 3 rooms: 20
  • 4 rooms: 50
  • 5 rooms: 62
  • 6 rooms: 33
  • 7 rooms: 34
  • 8 rooms: 26
  • 9+ rooms: 16
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Aurora County, South Dakota
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no bedroom: 3
  • 1 bedroom: 18
  • 2 bedrooms: 193
  • 3 bedrooms: 351
  • 4 bedrooms: 240
  • 5+ bedrooms: 81
  • no bedroom: 8
  • 1 bedroom: 42
  • 2 bedrooms: 102
  • 3 bedrooms: 62
  • 4 bedrooms: 50
  • 5+ bedrooms: 15
Cars and other vehicles available in Aurora County, South Dakota in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no vehicle: 2
  • 1 vehicle: 193
  • 2 vehicles: 307
  • 3 vehicles: 236
  • 4 vehicles: 104
  • 5+ vehicles: 44
  • no vehicle: 23
  • 1 vehicle: 113
  • 2 vehicles: 93
  • 3 vehicles: 33
  • 4 vehicles: 12
  • 5+ vehicles: 5

67% of Aurora County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 40% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 48% lived in South Dakota.

Aurora County:

67.5%
State average:

56.2%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 2467
  • Northeast: 35
  • Midwest: 333
  • South: 104
  • West: 68

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $9,999


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 2%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 3%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in Aurora County
Houses and condos Apartments
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (47.9%)
  • Electricity (27.4%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (21.3%)
  • Wood (2.3%)
  • Other fuel (0.6%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (36.6%)
  • Electricity (31.5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (28.3%)
  • Utility gas (1.8%)
  • Wood (1.1%)
  • No fuel used (0.7%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 11
Here:

2.8%
South Dakota:

8.0%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 3
Here:

1.3%
South Dakota:

5.6%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 18
Here:

30.0%
South Dakota:

17.8%

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


Aurora County government finances in 2006:

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $561,000
    General - Other: $251,000
    Central Staff Services: $149,000
    Financial Administration: $142,000
    Police Protection: $136,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $121,000
    Correctional Institutions: $91,000
    Public Welfare, Vendor Payments for Medical Care: $89,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $65,000
    General Public Buildings: $45,000
    Health - Other: $43,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $33,000
    Transit Utilities: $6,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $2,000
    Libraries: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $64,000
    Health and Hospitals: $23,000
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $74,000
    Interest Earnings: $37,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $9,000
    Fines and Forfeits: $6,000
    Rents: $1,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $195,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $130,000
    Police Protection: $39,000
    Financial Administration: $7,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $5,000
    General Public Building: $2,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,309,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $360,000
    All Other: $157,000
    General Local Government Support: $9,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,067,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $31,000
    Public Utilities Sales: $24,000
    Public Utility License: $13,000
    Other License: $4,000
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $604,000

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

  • Total number of recipients: 37
  • Number of aged recipients: 26
  • Number of blind and disabled recipients: 11
  • Number of recipients under 18: 0
  • Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 0
  • Number of recipients older than 64: 29
  • Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 22
  • Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 9


Aurora County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 1991
Count Vehicles DUI Fatalities Persons

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)

Aurora County Fatal accident statistics for 1992 - 2009
Count Vehicles DUI Fatalities Persons

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)




Most common first names in Aurora County, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John6378.0 years
William2579.6 years
Mary2183.9 years
George1882.0 years
Robert1771.9 years
Henry1777.2 years
James1669.0 years
Charles1578.1 years
Donald1472.0 years
Fred1481.9 years
Most common last names in Aurora County, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller1979.7 years
Peters1579.2 years
Johnson1483.4 years
Larson1282.3 years
Hughes1278.0 years
Assmus1170.6 years
Bogenhagen1174.8 years
Hanten1071.6 years
Hansen1081.6 years
Glissendorf975.7 years

Aurora County on our top lists:

  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"

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