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Minden, NE
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Minden, NE
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 $64,846 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,265. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 208 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Minden is $188,100 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,770. Median rent is $769/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Minden reports 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,508/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.6% of adults in Minden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Minden has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.