Aurora
Town in Brookings County, South Dakota

Aurora is a town in Brookings County, South Dakota, with 1,047 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,624 ft (495 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bushnell, 3.7 miles NE.
- 1,047residents (2020 Census)
- 1,624 ftelevation · 495 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 1,089 / sq mipopulation density
- 57002ZIP code
About Aurora
Aurora is a town in Brookings County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,047 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Aurora
- Median household income
- $95,952
- Median home value
- $234,600
- Median rent
- $840/mo
- Median age
- 29
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Aurora had 1,047 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,047 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,089 per sq mi (421 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Aurora at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Brookings County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,047 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.96 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.2826° N, 96.6828° W |
| ZIP code | 57002 |
| Official website | aurorasd.govoffice3.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4602780 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Aurora
- Bushnell3.7 mi NE
- Brookings5.3 mi W
- Rolland Colony6.2 mi NE
- Newdale Colony7.9 mi E
- Elkton10.6 mi E
- White10.7 mi N
- Norfeld Colony11.6 mi NE
- Volga12.1 mi W
- Ward14.0 mi SE
- Bruce14.8 mi NW
- Flandreau16.9 mi S
- Sinai18.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Aurora
What county is Aurora in?
Aurora is in Brookings County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Aurora, SD?
1,047 people lived in Aurora at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Aurora, SD?
The ZIP code of Aurora is 57002.
What is the elevation of Aurora?
1,624 feet (495 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Aurora?
Bushnell (3.7 mi), Brookings (5.3 mi), Rolland Colony (6.2 mi), Newdale Colony (7.9 mi), Elkton (10.6 mi).
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