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Minden, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Pottawattamie County County
Minden, IA
At a Glance
How Minden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Minden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Minden a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Minden residents earn a median household income of $94,250 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,803. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,746 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Minden is $163,800 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,459. Median rent is $700/month, with 13.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Minden reports 546 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,640/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in Minden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Minden has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.