Minden, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Webster Parish County

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

11,604 Population 772/sq mi density

$29,597 Median Income $25,444 per capita

$116,700 Home Value $132,544 Zillow

$803 Median Rent 44.9% income on rent

65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr

876 Violent Crime/100K 3,313 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$29,597 median income, 1.4% unemployment

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$116,700 home value, $803/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

876 violent crimes/100K (131% above avg)

Education

2.2 / 5.0

15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Cost Overview

Cost of Living Index

88.2

Below national average

100 = US average

Median Monthly Rent

$803

31% below US avg

Avg Annual Property Tax

$2,034

42% below US avg ($3,500)

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio

$763

per month

1 Bedroom

$832

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,007

per month

3 Bedroom

$1,298

per month

4 Bedroom

$1,508

per month

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center) $570/mo

$6,840/year

Toddler (Center) $570/mo

$6,840/year

Preschool (Center) $574/mo

$6,888/year

Infant (Family) $449/mo

$5,388/year

Toddler (Family) $449/mo

$5,388/year

Preschool (Family) $453/mo

$5,436/year

Healthcare 40 services

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$220.50
Specialist Visit	$308.70
Urgent Care Visit	$176.40
Emergency Room Visit	$1,940.40
Dental Cleaning	$114.66
Dental Filling	$220.50
Root Canal	$882.00
Dental Crown	$1,058.40
Tooth Extraction	$220.50
Wisdom Teeth Removal	$1,323.00
Teeth Whitening	$441.00
Dental Implant	$3,528.00
Eye Exam	$176.40
Glasses (Prescription)	$308.70
Contact Lenses (Annual)	$220.50 annual
LASIK (Per Eye)	$2,205.00 per eye
X-Ray	$220.50
MRI	$1,323.00
CT Scan	$1,058.40
Ultrasound	$352.80

Blood Test (Basic Panel)	$132.30
Physical Therapy (Session)	$132.30 per session
Chiropractor Visit	$66.15
Dermatologist Visit	$220.50
Mental Health Therapy	$154.35 per session
Psychiatrist Visit	$264.60
Colonoscopy	$2,205.00
Mammogram	$264.60
Knee Replacement	$30,870.00
Hip Replacement	$28,224.00
Cataract Surgery (Per Eye)	$3,087.00 per eye
ACL Surgery	$22,050.00
Appendectomy	$13,230.00
C-Section Delivery	$19,404.00
Normal Childbirth	$11,466.00
Flu Shot	$35.28
COVID Test	$88.20
Prescription (Generic, 30-day)	$13.23 per month
Prescription (Brand, 30-day)	$220.50 per month
Ambulance Ride	$1,058.40

Auto Repair 18 services

Oil Change (Conventional)	$39.69
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$66.15
Brake Pad Replacement	$264.60
Tire Rotation	$35.28
New Tires (Set of 4)	$529.20 set of 4
Battery Replacement	$176.40
Transmission Repair	$2,646.00
AC Repair	$441.00
Windshield Replacement	$308.70

Wheel Alignment	$88.20
Spark Plug Replacement	$176.40
Alternator Replacement	$441.00
Timing Belt Replacement	$617.40
Car Detailing (Full)	$176.40
Towing (Per Mile)	$4.41 per mile
State Inspection	$26.46
Emissions Test	$44.10
Check Engine Diagnostic	$88.20

Home Services 25 services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$88.20 per hour
Electrician (Per Hour)	$79.38 per hour
HVAC Repair	$352.80
HVAC System Install	$6,174.00
Roof Repair	$882.00
Roof Replacement	$7,938.00
Interior Painting (Avg Home)	$2,205.00
Exterior Painting (Avg Home)	$3,087.00
Pest Control (One-Time)	$176.40
Pest Control (Annual Plan)	$441.00 annual
Carpet Cleaning (3 Rooms)	$154.35
Lawn Mowing (Per Visit)	$44.10 per visit
Lawn Care (Monthly)	$132.30 monthly

Tree Removal	$705.60
Gutter Cleaning	$176.40
Pressure Washing (House)	$264.60
Foundation Repair	$4,410.00
Kitchen Remodel (Mid-Range)	$26,460.00
Bathroom Remodel (Mid-Range)	$10,584.00
Flooring Install	$7.06 per sq ft
Window Replacement	$573.30 per window
Fence Install (Wood)	$26.46 per ft
Garage Door Replacement	$1,058.40
Water Heater Replacement	$1,323.00
Septic Tank Pumping	$352.80

Legal 12 services

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,323.00
Divorce (Contested)	$13,230.00
DUI Defense	$4,410.00
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,323.00
Will Preparation	$441.00
Trust Preparation	$2,205.00

Real Estate Closing	$1,764.00
Traffic Ticket Defense	$264.60
LLC Formation	$441.00
Immigration Consultation	$264.60
Criminal Defense (Misdemeanor)	$2,646.00
Personal Injury (Contingency)	$29.11 % of settlement

Personal Care 12 services

Men's Haircut	$22.05
Women's Haircut	$48.51
Hair Coloring (Full)	$132.30
Manicure	$22.05
Pedicure	$35.28
Massage (1 Hour)	$70.56 per session

Facial Treatment	$88.20
Gym Membership	$44.10 monthly
Personal Trainer (Session)	$61.74 per session
Dry Cleaning (Suit)	$13.23
Laundromat (Per Load)	$3.53 per load
Spa Day Package	$220.50

Food & Grocery 20 services

Gallon of Milk	$3.62 per gallon
Dozen Eggs	$3.09 per dozen
Loaf of Bread	$3.35
Chicken Breast	$3.97 per lb
Ground Beef	$4.85 per lb
Rice	$0.88 per lb
Bananas	$0.57 per lb
Apples	$1.59 per lb
Coffee	$6.62 per lb
Gasoline	$3.09 per gallon

Fast Food Meal	$8.82
Restaurant Meal (Casual)	$15.88
Restaurant Meal (Fine Dining)	$52.92
Pizza Delivery (Large)	$15.88
Coffee (Cafe Latte)	$4.85
Beer (6-Pack Domestic)	$8.82
Wine (750ml, Mid-Range)	$13.23
Cigarettes (Pack)	$7.50 per pack
Baby Formula (Can)	$22.05
Dog Food (Monthly)	$44.10 monthly

Utilities 8 services

Electricity (Monthly)	$123.48 monthly
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$61.74 monthly
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$61.74 monthly
Internet (Monthly)	$61.74 monthly

Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$57.33 monthly
Cable TV (Monthly)	$74.97 monthly
Trash Collection (Monthly)	$30.87 monthly
Home Insurance (Annual)	$1,764.00 annual

Transportation 8 services

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$176.40 monthly
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,764.00 annual
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$61.74 monthly
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$13.23

Car Registration (Annual)	$88.20 annual
Driver's License Renewal	$26.46
Tolls (Monthly Commuter)	$44.10 monthly
Vehicle Property Tax (Annual)	$352.80 annual

Education & Childcare 8 services

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,058.40 monthly
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$882.00 monthly
After-School Care (Monthly)	$352.80 monthly
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$44.10 per hour

SAT/ACT Prep Course	$882.00
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,025.00 annual
Community College (Annual)	$3,528.00 annual
State University (Annual)	$8,820.00 annual

Pets 9 services

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$52.92
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$88.20 annual
Dog Grooming	$52.92
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$35.28 per night
Dog Spay/Neuter	$264.60

Cat Spay/Neuter	$176.40
Pet Emergency Visit	$705.60
Dental Cleaning (Dog)	$352.80
Microchipping	$44.10

Complete Cost Data

Housing Costs

Cost of Living Index	88.2
Median Rent	$803
Rent Burden	44.9%
Property Tax (IRS)	$2,034
FMR Studio	$763
FMR 1-Bedroom	$832
FMR 2-Bedroom	$1,007
FMR 3-Bedroom	$1,298
FMR 4-Bedroom	$1,508

Childcare (Monthly)

Infant (Center)	$570
Toddler (Center)	$570
Preschool (Center)	$574
Infant (Family)	$449
Toddler (Family)	$449
Preschool (Family)	$453

Income Context

Median Income	$29,597
Per Capita Income	$25,444
IRS Avg AGI	$59,924