Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Minden is a small town in Iowa with a population of 687. Residents earn $94,250 per year, which is 25% above the national average.
Based on current data, Minden receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Minden stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Minden is $94,250, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Minden is $163,800, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Minden experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches, including 27.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $94,250 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,803 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,085 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,871 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,746 |
| County GDP | $6,263M |
| Restaurants | 209 |
| Healthcare | 220 |
| Retail | 252 |
| Manufacturing | 62 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,355 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.27% |
| Commute Time | 37.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
| Census Median | $163,800 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $274,459 |
| Census Median Rent | $700 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,355 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.27% |
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,293/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 220 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.9 inches |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,274 ft (388 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4694°N, 95.5432°W |
| County FIPS | 19155 |
Winner: Republican by 20 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.6% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,205/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 220 |
| Restaurants | 209 |
| Retail Stores | 252 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 37.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |