Minden, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Webster Parish County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
11,604
Population
772/sq mi density
$29,597
Median Income
$25,444 per capita
$116,700
Home Value
$140,165 Zillow
$803
Median Rent
44.9% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
796
Violent Crime/100K
2,543 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$29,597 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$116,700 home value, $803/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
796 violent crimes/100K (110% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Minden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 258 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 15.0 sq mi (39.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 772/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6191°N, 93.2728°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Webster Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Shreveport Regional (SHV) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in |
Minden has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.2").