Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Aurora is healthier than 12%
Aurora differs from Texas on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Aurora. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Aurora
Aurora trails towns with similar incomes
Aurora is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns, and only 12% of the 7,745 towns with similar household incomes ($79K–$132K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Aurora
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have had cancer (8%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 26.9%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Aurora runs above Texas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Aurora
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.5%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Fewer Aurora adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Texas figure falls outside Aurora’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Aurora’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Aurora is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 62% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 32%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Aurora’s median household income is $105,962; among the 7,745 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$132K), it’s healthier than 12%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Aurora adults…
Aurora runs above TX on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Aurora residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
2.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.9% of Aurora adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Aurora
No hospital or community health center in Aurora itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Aurora; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Aurora adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Aurora adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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Aurora and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Aurora adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Aurora
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Aurora is better than Texas on 5 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Aurora’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Aurora | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.8%18.4–25.4 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%12.7–16.9 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.7–20.2 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.6%26.5–43.3 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%10.9–14.7 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.8%31.4–40.2 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%33.3–42.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.9%23.5–30.4 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.7 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.1–8.9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.6%6.3–8.9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.1–4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.4%16.2–23.1 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%12.7–18.4 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.3%22.3–32.5 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.2–20.9 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45%39.1–50.9 | 38.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.5%11.8–17.4 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.7%70.3–78.5 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.6%48.8–56.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%84.1–88.2 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.2%72.6–79.4 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.7%56.8–66.4 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.7%63.1–77.6 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%19.8–27.4 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.2%21.9–28.7 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.6%13–16.3 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.8%11.3–14.4 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.5–9.7 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7.6–9.2 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.3%27.6–37.1 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.5%13–18 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.4–17.8 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.5–8.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.5–10 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.5–4.8 | 4% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Texas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Aurora
Is Aurora a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Aurora is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Aurora?
CDC estimates 34.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.5% and 43.3%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Aurora?
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle in Azle, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Aurora’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Aurora have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.8–17.4%), against 19.1% across Texas.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Aurora more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Aurora.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Texas figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.