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Minden, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Pottawattamie County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
687
Population
1,205/sq mi density
$94,250
Median Income
$36,803 per capita
$163,800
Home Value
$274,459 Zillow
$700
Median Rent
13.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
546
Violent Crime/100K
6,640 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,250 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,800 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
546 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Minden experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 27.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,274 ft (388 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4694°N, 95.5432°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pottawattamie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in |
Minden has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 24°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").