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About
Life in Minden
Minden is a community of 11,604 people in Louisiana. The median household income is $34,294, median rent runs about $895 per month, and median home values are around $130,200. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.
Minden at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
26.7%
Foreign-Born
1.3%
Broadband Internet
63.5%
of households
Population Growth
-6.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Minden: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Minden, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (69.9%), and 2.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.7%
of residents
65 and Older
17.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.3%
of households
Married Couples
34.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 16% below LA average
Rent, home values, and income in Minden
In Minden, rent runs 16% below the LA average, and home values are 40% below the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.5%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$587
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
49.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1968
median year built
Vacant Homes
19.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $131,248 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts above LA average
Unemployment in Minden
Unemployment in Webster Parish, which includes Minden, is 0.7 percentage points higher than the LA average.
Unemployment rate
Minden: Webster Parish rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Webster Parish (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Minden Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.3 min avg
How Minden residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Minden, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 34 mi
Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV)
Regional airport · few flights387k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 131% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Minden runs 131% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
761.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,528.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Minden Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
69.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Webster County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Webster Parish, which includes Minden, the most common type is heat, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 21 | Heat | $95,000 |
| 2023 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2022 | 28 | Heat | None reported |
| 2021 | 17 | Heat | $1.0M |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $850,000 |
| 2019 | 18 | Heat | $650,000 |
| 2018 | 16 | Drought | $65,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
24 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Webster Parish, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bossier Parish, LA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 21 miles from Minden) is typically good — 288 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
288
per year
Moderate Days
76
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Bossier Parish, LA (21 mi away)
Climate93°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Minden has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
57.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.4"
Hot Days/Year
87
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
52
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
95
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 34°F | 5.27" |
| Feb | 62°F | 37°F | 5.01" |
| Mar | 70°F | 44°F | 5.66" |
| Apr | 77°F | 52°F | 6.45" |
| May | 84°F | 62°F | 4.89" |
| Jun | 91°F | 70°F | 4.93" |
| Jul | 94°F | 73°F | 3.68" |
| Aug | 95°F | 72°F | 3.24" |
| Sep | 89°F | 65°F | 3.69" |
| Oct | 79°F | 53°F | 4.68" |
| Nov | 68°F | 43°F | 4.36" |
| Dec | 60°F | 36°F | 5.73" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Minden
Minden has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Minden Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Minden
Minden's student/teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cane River Creole National Historical Park, 69 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Minden
Minden has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cane River Creole National Historical Park (69 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
National Historical Park
69 mi awayPresident William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
75 mi awayPublic Libraries in Minden
Webster Parish Library
521 East And West, Minden
Cities Near Minden
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Minden FAQ
Is Minden, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Minden's median rent is $895/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $34,294/year. Median home value is $130,200.
Is Minden, Louisiana safe?⌄
Minden's violent crime rate was 761 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2529 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Minden, Louisiana?⌄
Webster Parish, which includes Minden, has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Minden, Louisiana?⌄
The cost of living in Minden is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $895/month and median household income is $34,294/year. The median home value is $130,200. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Minden, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Minden is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from