At a Glance
Median Income
$94,250
$36,803 per capita
Home Value
$163,800
Zillow: $289,462
Median Rent
$700/mo
13.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
15.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Minden a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 0.5% (86% 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 $289,462. 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.
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 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population687
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density1,205/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,250
Per Capita$36,803
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$6,263M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,800
Rent$700
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$289,462
Housing Units242
Rent Burden13.8%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,293/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation1,274 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+99.5%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute37 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Minden was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.