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Minden, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Kearney County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
3,020
Population
1,373/sq mi density
$64,846
Median Income
$35,265 per capita
$188,100
Home Value
$200,770 Zillow
$769
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
101
Violent Crime/100K
1,508 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,846 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,100 home value, $769/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Minden experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,182 ft (665 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,373/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4982°N, 98.9670°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kearney County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kearney Regional (EAR) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in |
Minden has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.4").