What are the schools like in Aurelia, IA?

Aurelia is served primarily by Alta-Aurelia Comm School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Aurelia?

The median household income in Aurelia, IA is $66,378 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Aurelia, IA?

Aurelia has an average high temperature of 26.7°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.8 inches.

Aurelia, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Aurelia, IA affordable or expensive?

Aurelia's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Aurelia is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $124,300 and the median rent is $596 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Aurelia, IA?

Aurelia has a violent crime rate of 106.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 338.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Aurelia, IA a Good Place to Live?

Aurelia is a small town of 941 in Iowa, with a median household income of $66,378 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Aurelia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Aurelia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Aurelia city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.2

Aurelia's overall cost of living index is 87.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Aurelia costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Aurelia, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$124,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$596	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,378	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Aurelia's violent crime rate is 106.8 per 100,000 residents — 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

106.8 /100k

Property Crime

338.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Aurelia is served primarily by Alta-Aurelia Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Aurelia, IA	National Avg
School District	Alta-Aurelia Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Aurelia sees average highs of 26.7°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 31.2 inches of annual precipitation and 37.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Aurelia, IA
Average High — January	26.7°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	31.2"
Annual Snowfall	37.8"

Demographics

Metric	Aurelia, IA	National Avg
Population	941	—
Median Age	52.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.3%	22.2%
65 and over	30.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cherokee, IA 6 mi Alta, IA 7 mi Meriden, IA 11 mi Larrabee, IA 12 mi Quimby, IA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Aurelia

Aurelia, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51005

Aurelia vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aurelia, IA affordable or expensive?

Aurelia's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Aurelia roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $124,300 and median rent is $596/month.

What is the crime rate in Aurelia, IA?

Aurelia's violent crime rate is 106.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 338.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Aurelia?

Public schools in Aurelia are operated by Alta-Aurelia Comm School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Aurelia, IA a good place to live?

Aurelia, IA has a population of 941, a median household income of $66,378, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Aurelia?

Aurelia averages 26.7°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.2 inches with about 37.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Aurelia?

Aurelia, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51005.

What is the population of Aurelia?

The population of Aurelia, Iowa is 941 with a median age of 52.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Aurelia?

Key numbers for living in Aurelia: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $124,300, median household income $66,378, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Aurelia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.