Primary sources for Aurora, CO
- Census Bureau profile of Aurora, CO, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Aurora, CO, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Aurora, CO, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Aurora, CO
Electricity rates in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO ranks 2nd of 32 Colorado cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (110 since 2015). Aurora, Colorado has 390,201 residents in 143,179 households; 33.8% heat with electricity.
Aurora on the map
Arapahoe County, with Aurora marked
Outage risk around Aurora
Aurora, CO, NWS reports within 15 miles of the center, 2015 to 2025: 94 wind and 16 tornado, 28.2 per 100,000 residents of 390,201. Top gust near Aurora, CO: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Aurora, CO: $17K.
Reports within 15 miles of Aurora, CO
wind and tornado reports, Aurora, CO
- 5'15
- 2'16
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- 26'20
- 5'21
- 12'22
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- 6'24
- 20'25
| Aurora, CO | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora, CO, 2015 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Aurora, CO, 2016 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Aurora, CO, 2017 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Aurora, CO, 2018 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Aurora, CO, 2019 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Aurora, CO, 2020 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Aurora, CO, 2021 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Aurora, CO, 2022 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| Aurora, CO, 2023 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| Aurora, CO, 2024 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Aurora, CO, 2025 | 17 | 3 | 20 |
Facts about Aurora
- Residents of Aurora, CO, ACS 2023
- 390,2013 of 32 Colorado cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Aurora, CO
- $84,32023 of 32 of those cities
- Households in Aurora, CO
- 143,1792.73 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Aurora, CO
- 63.3%90,576 owners and 52,603 renter households
- Housing units in Aurora, CO
- 150,2427,063 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Aurora, CO
- 33.8%48,439 of 143,179 homes
- Land area of Aurora, CO
- 163.0 sq mi2,393.7 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Aurora, CO
- 1.4% to 1.5%at 674 kWh a month over the $84,320 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Aurora, CO
- 110NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 28.2 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Aurora, CO
- 198556,833 of 150,242 homes (37.8%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Aurora, CO
- $444,500$1,759 gross rent a month, 4.75% of value a year
Electricity price since 2015 around Aurora
Public Service Co of Colorado charged Aurora homes 11.60 ¢/kWh in 2015. Aurora: 15.05 ¢ in 2024, 30% up. Aurora: against 23% up for the Colorado average.
Aurora: a 674 kWh month at that price. Aurora: $78 in 2015, $101 in 2024. Aurora: $1,217 a year, 1.4% of the $84,320 median income.
Aurora: 10 yearly prices
| Year | Public Service Co of Colorado, Aurora | Aurora: Gap to Colorado average | Aurora: Gap to U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015, Aurora | 11.60 | -0.52 | -1.05 |
| 2016, Aurora | 11.47 | -0.60 | -1.08 |
| 2017, Aurora | 11.35 | -0.82 | -1.54 |
| 2018, Aurora | 11.12 | -1.03 | -1.75 |
| 2019, Aurora | 11.09 | -1.09 | -1.92 |
| 2020, Aurora | 11.46 | -0.90 | -1.69 |
| 2021, Aurora | 12.45 | -0.62 | -1.21 |
| 2022, Aurora | 14.13 | -0.06 | -0.91 |
| 2023, Aurora | 14.34 | +0.04 | -1.66 |
| 2024, Aurora | 15.05 | +0.13 | -1.43 |
Aurora, CO: EIA-861 home prices, 2015 to 2024, not a Aurora, CO price.
CSVBill and heat pump calculator, Aurora
Compare Aurora with nearby cities
| City near Aurora, CO | Distance from Aurora | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora, CO (this page) | 0 mi | 390,201 | $84,320 | 1985 | $444,500 | 110 | 14.8% |
| Denver, CO | 9.5 mi northwest | 713,734 (+323,533) | $91,681 (+$7,361) | 1974 (-11 yr) | $586,700 (+$142,200) | 114 (+4) | 24.4% (+9.6 pts) |
| Centennial, CO | 10.9 mi southwest | 107,386 (-282,815) | $128,167 (+$43,847) | 1982 (-3 yr) | $626,700 (+$182,200) | 96 (-14) | 24.7% (+9.9 pts) |
| Commerce City, CO | 13.0 mi north | 64,640 (-325,561) | $106,756 (+$22,436) | 2004 (+19 yr) | $463,200 (+$18,700) | 95 (-15) | 15.5% (+0.8 pts) |
| Parker, CO | 14.0 mi south | 60,115 (-330,086) | $129,342 (+$45,022) | 2003 (+18 yr) | $613,200 (+$168,700) | 71 (-39) | 24.5% (+9.7 pts) |
| Englewood, CO | 15.1 mi west | 33,774 (-356,427) | $82,016 (-$2,304) | 1965 (-20 yr) | $534,000 (+$89,500) | 95 (-15) | 19.7% (+4.9 pts) |
Who supplies Aurora
Arapahoe County lists 4 utilities for Aurora, CO (390,201 residents): homes pay 14.37 to 15.52 cents per kWh, about $97 to $105 a month at 674 kWh, 1.4% to 1.5% of the $84,320 Aurora median income. Arapahoe County page.
Cost of living with electricity in Aurora
Aurora, CO: 143,179 households at $1,094 a year per home for electricity (Arapahoe County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $156.6 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,770 a year per household.
| Group in Aurora, CO | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Aurora, CO median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora, CO, all households | 143,179 | $1,094 | $156.6 million | 1.30% |
| Aurora, CO, homeowners | 90,576 | $1,284 | $116.3 million | 1.52% |
| Aurora, CO, renters | 52,603 | $744 | $39.1 million | 0.88% |
Who lives in Aurora: income, cars, homes
In Aurora, CO, 30,509 of 50,754 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 59,760 households moved in since 2018 and 17,329 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. 43,554 residents of Aurora, CO live below the poverty line, and the median age is 35.1. In Aurora, CO, 9,253 households own no vehicle and 87,311 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Aurora, CO homes: 83,596 have 3+ bedrooms, 24,064 none or one, median 5.4 rooms. Of 202,962 workers in Aurora, CO, 30,011 work from home, 138,568 drive alone, 7,298 ride transit and 3,140 walk. In Aurora, CO, 24,215 of 143,179 households earn under $35,000, 39,111 $35,000-$75,000, 48,695 $75,000-$150,000 and 31,158 $150,000 or more.
Household income in Aurora, CO
| Aurora, CO | Value | Rank in Colorado (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora, CO, households under $35,000 | 16.9% | 11 of 32 |
| Aurora, CO, households $150,000 or more | 21.8% | 25 of 32 |
| Aurora, CO, residents below poverty | 11.2% | 6 of 32 |
| Aurora, CO, median age | 35.1 | 24 of 32 |
| Aurora, CO, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 55.6% | 25 of 32 |
| Aurora, CO, households without a vehicle | 6.5% | 8 of 32 |
| Aurora, CO, households with 2+ vehicles | 61.0% | 24 of 32 |
| Aurora, CO, workers at home | 14.8% | 24 of 32 |
| Aurora, CO, cost-burdened renters | 60.1% | 5 of 32 |
| Aurora, CO, moved in since 2018 | 41.7% | 12 of 32 |
| Aurora, CO, moved in before 2000 | 12.1% | 19 of 32 |
Housing and heating in Aurora
Aurora, CO: 56,833 of 150,242 homes were built before 1980 and 42,056 in 2000 or later. Aurora, CO has 80,039 detached houses, 43,588 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 2,626 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Aurora, CO
% of homes by decade built, Aurora, CO
- 1pre-40
- 140s
- 650s
- 660s
- 2470s
- 2480s
- 1090s
- 1500s
- 1110s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Aurora, CO
| Aurora, CO | Value | County | Gap | Rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora, CO, median year built | 1985 | 1985 | +0 years | 20 of 32 |
| Aurora, CO, built before 1980 | 37.8% | 38.9% | -1.0 points | 15 of 32 |
| Aurora, CO, built 2000 or later | 28.0% | 26.4% | +1.6 points | 19 of 32 |
| Aurora, CO, detached houses | 53.3% | 56.3% | -3.0 points | 25 of 32 |
| Aurora, CO, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 29.0% | 28.5% | +0.5 points | 8 of 32 |
| Aurora, CO, mobile homes | 1.7% | 0.9% | +0.9 points | 14 of 32 |
| Aurora, CO, renter households | 36.7% | 34.9% | +1.9 points | 16 of 32 |
| Aurora, CO, median home value | $444,500 | $526,000 | -$81,500 | 25 of 32 |
| Aurora, CO, median gross rent a month | $1,759 | $1,812 | -$53 | 17 of 32 |
| Aurora, CO, people per household | 2.71 | 2.56 | +0.15 | 9 of 32 |
Climate and electric heating around Aurora
Aurora is in Arapahoe County, CO. Aurora: degree days are county values.
Aurora: 6,245 heating degree days a year. Aurora: 639 cooling degree days a year.
| Aurora | County value |
|---|---|
| Aurora, heating degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 6,245 |
| Aurora, heating degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 6,069 |
| Aurora, cooling degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 639 |
| Aurora, cooling degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 746 |
| Aurora, homes heated with electricity, ACS 2019-2023 | 30.6% |
Aurora: NOAA nClimDiv 7 Oct 2026; ACS B25040.
Analyst note on Aurora
Aurora, CO counts 390,201 residents in 143,179 households, on 163.0 square miles. Household income in Aurora, CO is $84,320; 90,576 of its 143,179 households own. 48,439 of the 143,179 occupied homes in Aurora, CO heat with electricity.
Aurora, CO has 150,242 housing units, 7,063 of them vacant or seasonal. Aurora, CO ranks 2nd of 32 Colorado cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (34%). Aurora, CO ranks 5th of 32 Colorado cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (60.1%).
Aurora, CO ranks 8th of 32 Colorado cities for the lowest median home value ($444,500).
ZIP codes in Aurora
| ZIP area touching Aurora, CO | Share of the ZIP's land inside Aurora | Share of Aurora's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 80137 (Aurora, CO) | 22.3% | 15.2% |
| 80019 (Aurora, CO) | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 80018 (Aurora, CO) | 58.6% | 12.9% |
| 80016 (Aurora, CO) | 63.6% | 12.8% |
| 80011 (Aurora, CO) | 100.0% | 12.8% |
| 80013 (Aurora, CO) | 88.9% | 7.7% |
| 80017 (Aurora, CO) | 100.0% | 5.7% |
| 80012 (Aurora, CO) | 99.6% | 4.7% |
| 80014 (Aurora, CO) | 88.7% | 4.0% |
| 80010 (Aurora, CO) | 100.0% | 3.2% |
| 80015 (Aurora, CO) | 22.7% | 2.3% |
| 80102 (Aurora, CO) | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| 80045 (Aurora, CO) | 100.0% | 0.6% |
| 80247 (Aurora, CO) | 23.2% | 0.4% |
Census 2020 ZCTA to place land-area overlap. Look up any ZIP.
Colorado: home prices since 2001, planned plants.
Questions on Aurora
Aurora: what is the electricity rate?
Aurora, CO has no price of its own; its 390,201 residents are served by one of 4 utilities, and a 674 kWh month costs $97 to $105.
Aurora: how does it rank among Colorado cities?
Aurora, CO: rank 3 of 32 by its 390,201 residents, rank 23 of 32 by $84,320 median income.
Aurora: how many homes heat with electricity?
Aurora, CO: 48,439 of 143,179 occupied homes, 33.8%; Arapahoe County 30.6%.
Aurora: how much income goes to electricity?
At 674 kWh a month, 1.4% to 1.5% of the $84,320 median income in Aurora, CO.
Aurora: damaging storms reported nearby?
110 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the center of Aurora, CO, 2015 to 2025, 28.2 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Aurora?
Aurora, CO: median home built 1985; 56,833 of 150,242 homes (37.8%) predate 1980, 80,039 are detached and 43,588 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Aurora, CO renters struggle with rent?
30,509 of 50,754 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many residents of Aurora, CO live below the poverty line?
43,554 residents.
How many Aurora, CO households have no car?
9,253 households; 87,311 have two or more.