What's Going Around in Aurora?
Health data for the Aurora, Colorado area — April 2026
Here's what respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases look like near Aurora, Colorado, based on the latest CDC surveillance data for Colorado. Tap any topic for detailed state-level trends, charts, and forecasts.
4.7% ILI
↓ Declining in Colorado
3.9 per 100K
↓ Declining in Colorado
1.1 per 100K
↓ Declining in Colorado
9 cases in Colorado
88% in Colorado
CDC Recommendations at This Level
Vaccination rates are critically low
- • Your state's MMR coverage is well below the herd immunity threshold
- • Outbreaks can happen when coverage drops this low — check the measles tracker for your state
- • Talk to your doctor about catching up on vaccinations if not up to date
- • Consider talking to your school or daycare about their vaccination policies
This is general public health guidance based on CDC recommendations — not personal medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about what's right for you and your family.
Aurora Community Health Snapshot
2022 dataCity-specific chronic disease and prevention statistics from the CDC PLACES program , which provides local health estimates for communities across the US.
Chronic Conditions
Mental Health
Health Behaviors
Prevention & Access
Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2024 release. Age-adjusted prevalence estimates. Learn more
About this data: Infectious disease surveillance (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) is reported at the state level. This page uses Colorado data as the best available indicator for the Aurora area. The health snapshot above shows Aurora-specific estimates from CDC PLACES (2022 data).
See the full Colorado health dashboard for more detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What illnesses are going around in Aurora, Colorado right now?
Based on Colorado state surveillance data (which covers Aurora), flu activity is high, RSV is high, COVID-19 is moderate, and Colorado has reported 9 measles cases in 2026. Click any topic above for detailed trends and charts.
Is the flu bad in Aurora right now?
Flu activity in Colorado (which includes Aurora) is currently high with 4.7% ILI. The trend is declining, which is good news. See the Colorado flu page for weekly trend charts.
What are the biggest health issues in Aurora?
According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), Aurora residents face these key health challenges: Sleep Deprived (34.6%), Obesity (28.9%), High BP (28.6%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 18 health measures specific to Aurora.
Does Aurora have its own health data, or is this state-level?
This page combines two types of CDC data. The infectious disease section (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) shows Colorado state-level surveillance, which is the most reliable available indicator for the Aurora area. The Community Health Snapshot below shows Aurora-specific chronic disease and prevention data from the CDC PLACES program, which provides city-level estimates for all 50 states. State infectious disease data reflects overall trends that apply to communities within the state, including Aurora.
Local Health Signal is not affiliated with the CDC or any government agency. Data is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended for clinical decision making. See our methods page for details on data sources and limitations.